Marks & Spencer

Honey Smoked Salmon & Lentil Salad

Barcode 00268189

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Yes — Honey Smoked Salmon & Lentil Salad is ultra-processed.

The salad contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including cornflour (a refined isolated starch), chicory fibre (an extracted fibre additive), and pasteurised egg yolk in a commercial lemon and mustard dressing that also includes multiple industrially processed components. These move the product beyond basic culinary ingredients into an industrial formulation, so it is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked quinoa (water quinoa seeds) scottish salmon (18%)
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

cooked green lentils (14%)
OK

fromage frais
OK

lemon and mustard dressing (12%)
OK

cucumber

A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
OK

cooked wheatberries (water durum wheat, kale, mint infused vegetable oil, (sunflower/rapeseed). sugar, salt, ground black pepper, dried honey. fromage frais, lemon and mustard dressing contains fromage frais, milk, water, lemon juice, parsley, chives, salt. rapeseed oil, garlic purée, dried mustard, cornflour, vinegar. ground black pepper, chicory fibre, soured cream, white wine vinegar, pasteurised egg yolk, sugar, mustard husk, bran, ground allspice)
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Honey Smoked Salmon & Lentil Salad

Is Honey Smoked Salmon & Lentil Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey Smoked Salmon & Lentil Salad by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The salad contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including cornflour (a refined isolated starch), chicory fibre (an extracted fibre additive), and pasteurised egg yolk in a commercial lemon and mustard dressing that also includes multiple industrially processed components. These move the product beyond basic culinary ingredients into an industrial formulation, so it is classified as UPF.

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.