Mark & Spencer

Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie

Barcode 00461603

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives or highly processed ingredients, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), curing agents/preservatives such as sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, and potassium nitrate, and antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate). These ingredients fall into NOVA’s ultra-processed category, even though the product also contains many basic culinary ingredients like chicken, vegetables, flour, butter, and cream.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

roast british chicken (26%)
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
OK

unsalted butter (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
OK

(12%) double cream (milk)
OK

leeks (9%)
OK

smoked bacon (7%)
OK

(british pork (86%))
OK

water curing salt (salt preservative: sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

antioxidant: e301

E301 corresponds to sodium ascorbate/ascorbate salt used as an antioxidant additive
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

pasteurized egg white

The white portion of eggs that has been heat-treated to kill bacteria while remaining suitable for whipping and cooking.
OK

wine vinegar

A vinegar produced from wine by fermentation, typically containing acetic acid; used as a souring agent and flavoring in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

poppy seeds

Small seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) used as a culinary ingredient in breads, pastries, and toppings. Nutritionally rich in healthy fats and minerals.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

thyme parsley. fortified with calcium
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (b3) and thiamin (b1)

Vitamins used for fortification in food products.

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Common questions about Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie

Is Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie by Mark & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives or highly processed ingredients, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), curing agents/preservatives such as sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, and potassium nitrate, and antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate). These ingredients fall into NOVA’s ultra-processed category, even though the product also contains many basic culinary ingredients like chicken, vegetables, flour, butter, and cream.

Which ingredients in Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie as ultra-processed markers: antioxidant: e301, yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.