M&S

Skimmed milk

Barcode 00403771

No — Skimmed milk is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains only vitamin B12, which is a fortifying vitamin and not an industrial additive. No ultra-processed ingredients or additives (emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavorings, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil) are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Skimmed milk

Is Skimmed milk ultra-processed?

No — Skimmed milk by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains only vitamin B12, which is a fortifying vitamin and not an industrial additive. No ultra-processed ingredients or additives (emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavorings, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil) are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.