Marks & Spencer

Half Fat Butter

Barcode 00263573

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Half Fat Butter is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: stabiliser E401, emulsifier E471, E476, preservative E202, and colour: carotenes. These are extracted or synthesized additives used to modify texture, shelf life, or appearance, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whipping cream

A dairy cream with around 30–36% fat, suitable for whipping and making desserts like mousse and toppings.
OK

butter oil (milk)

Fat component derived from milk, used as a dairy fat or spread; often included in chocolate or bakery products.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

stabiliser: e401
UPF

e476 - polyglycerol polyricinoleate

A water-insoluble emulsifier (gum-like) used to improve texture and reduce oil separation in fats and chocolates; an industrially produced food additive.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used chemical preservative that inhibits mold, yeast and some bacteria in foods.
UPF

carotenes

Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.
OK

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Half Fat Butter

Is Half Fat Butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Half Fat Butter by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: stabiliser E401, emulsifier E471, E476, preservative E202, and colour: carotenes. These are extracted or synthesized additives used to modify texture, shelf life, or appearance, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Half Fat Butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Half Fat Butter as ultra-processed markers: e476 - polyglycerol polyricinoleate, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), potassium sorbate, carotenes. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.