No — flame grilled Italian artichokes is not ultra-processed.
Ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (artichoke hearts, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, herbs, spices, sugar, salt) plus citric acid as a simple preservative. No industrial formulations or UPF additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, refined syrups, etc.) are present, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
No — flame grilled Italian artichokes by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (artichoke hearts, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, herbs, spices, sugar, salt) plus citric acid as a simple preservative. No industrial formulations or UPF additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, refined syrups, etc.) are present, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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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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.