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Black Olive crackers by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Black Olive crackers

Barcode 00403139
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Black Olive crackers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil), unspecified flavourings, and industrial raising agents (E450, E503). These additives and processed ingredients place the product in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    not suitable nut allergy for wheatflour (contains gluten) coconut oil palm oil sugar raising agent:
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate, e450, e503 black olive pieces (2.5%) whey solids (milk)
  • OK
    poppy seeds flavourings dried yeast. salt

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Common questions about Black Olive crackers

Is Black Olive crackers ultra-processed?

Yes — Black Olive crackers by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil), unspecified flavourings, and industrial raising agents (E450, E503). These additives and processed ingredients place the product in NOVA Group 4 (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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