Marks & Spencer

Sea Salt and Black Pepper Cashews

Barcode 00362702

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Yes — Sea Salt and Black Pepper Cashews is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (huile de palme), which is a highly refined industrial oil, and yeast extract (extrait de levure déshydratée), an industrial flavor enhancer. These are NOVA ultra-processed ingredients, so the overall product is UPF even though the base ingredient (cashews) is minimally processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

noix de cajou (94%) . assaisonnement au sel de mer et au ïpogvre noir (sel de mer, sucre, poivre noir moulu, poivre noir concassé, farine de riz, extrait de levure déshydratée, extrait de poivre noir. acidifiant : acide citrique) huile de palme
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.

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Common questions about Sea Salt and Black Pepper Cashews

Is Sea Salt and Black Pepper Cashews ultra-processed?

Yes — Sea Salt and Black Pepper Cashews by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (huile de palme), which is a highly refined industrial oil, and yeast extract (extrait de levure déshydratée), an industrial flavor enhancer. These are NOVA ultra-processed ingredients, so the overall product is UPF even though the base ingredient (cashews) is minimally processed.

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.