Marks And Spencer

Spaghetti & meatballs

Barcode 00427722

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Yes — Spaghetti & meatballs is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes pectin (a gelling agent), which is an industrial additive, so according to the provided criteria this makes the product ultra-processed. The rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary components (pasta from durum wheat semolina, meats, vegetables, herbs, oil, salt, sugar), but the presence of pectin is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

spaghettis cuits (31 %) (semoule de blé dur (contient gluten) • eau • colza)
OK

tomatoes

Fresh ripe tomatoes, a common fruit used as a vegetable in cuisines worldwide.
OK

boulettes de viande cuites (20%) (porc cuit (45%) • bœuf cuit (37%) • o farine de blé contient gluten (avec farine de blé, carbonate de calcium, fer, niacine, th persil • sel • origan • huile de colza • purée d'ail • poivre noir concassé • levure) • eau • pl tomate • oignons • huile de colza • vin rouge • carottes • céleri • vinaigre de vin rouge • sucre • sel • fécule de maïs • gélifiant : pectine • poivre noir concassé • romarin • origan pour les allergènes, voir les ingrédients indiqués en gras.)

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Common questions about Spaghetti & meatballs

Is Spaghetti & meatballs ultra-processed?

Yes — Spaghetti & meatballs by Marks And Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes pectin (a gelling agent), which is an industrial additive, so according to the provided criteria this makes the product ultra-processed. The rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary components (pasta from durum wheat semolina, meats, vegetables, herbs, oil, salt, sugar), but the presence of pectin is sufficient to classify it as 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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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.