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Chips Tortillas au Mais au Fromage by Marks And Spencer
Marks And Spencer

Chips Tortillas au Mais au Fromage

Barcode 00414258
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chips Tortillas au Mais au Fromage is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes extracted/industrial additives and formulations such as yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and added flavorings (arôme extrait de poivre noir). These are markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients are basic foods (corn flour, sunflower oil, dairy powders, spices).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    corn flour
    Fine flour ground from dried corn kernels, used as a baking and thickening ingredient.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
  • OK
    : fromage cheddar affiné (lait)
  • OK
    salt
    A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
  • OK
    babeurre : déshydraté (lait)
  • OK
    skimmed milk powder
    A dry dairy product made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk; used as an ingredient to add dairy solids and flavour.
  • OK
    poivrons : rouges déshydratés
  • OK
    tomates déshydratées
  • OK
    crème légère déshydratée (lait)
  • OK
    beurre déshydraté (lait)
  • OK
    dehydrated onions
    Onions that have been dried for preservation and use as a flavoring or ingredient.
  • OK
    yeast extract
    A flavoring ingredient derived from yeast, commonly used to enhance savory umami notes. It can be a simple extract from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and is widely used in broths, soups, and snacks.
  • OK
    ail e. déshydraté
  • OK
    piment de cayenne
  • OK
    acidifiant : acide
  • OK
    citrique
  • OK
    colorant : extrait de paprika
  • OK
    arôme extrait . de poivre noir. pour les allergènes, voir les ingrédients indiqués : en gras. conservation

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Common questions about Chips Tortillas au Mais au Fromage

Is Chips Tortillas au Mais au Fromage ultra-processed?

Yes — Chips Tortillas au Mais au Fromage by Marks And Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes extracted/industrial additives and formulations such as yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and added flavorings (arôme extrait de poivre noir). These are markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients are basic foods (corn flour, sunflower oil, dairy powders, spices).

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.

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