M&S Food

Pad Thai Sauce

Barcode 00352956

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No — Pad Thai Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly basic culinary items (water, shallots, sugars, anchovies, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic purée, lime juice, red chillies, cornflour, concentrated tamarind). There are no industrially processed additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or inverted sugar syrups. Cornflour is a basic ingredient, not an ultra-processed additive. Therefore, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

shallots

A small bulbous member of the onion family with a milder, sweeter flavour than onions; used fresh or cooked.
OK

soft brown sugar

A moist, lightly molasses-flavored granulated sugar used in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

anchovies

Small, salt-cured fish commonly used as a flavor booster in sauces, on pizzas, and in tapas. Rich in omega-3 fats and protein.
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
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red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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concentrated tamarind

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Common questions about Pad Thai Sauce

Is Pad Thai Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Pad Thai Sauce by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly basic culinary items (water, shallots, sugars, anchovies, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic purée, lime juice, red chillies, cornflour, concentrated tamarind). There are no industrially processed additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or inverted sugar syrups. Cornflour is a basic ingredient, not an ultra-processed additive. Therefore, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under the NOVA system.

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.