Marks & Spencer

Carrot Cake with Walnuts

Barcode 00470353

Yes — Carrot Cake with Walnuts is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This carrot cake is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing: invert sugar syrup in the golden syrup and separately listed invert sugar syrup, caramel colour, and the stabiliser xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is an extracted industrial additive used to modify texture, while invert sugar syrup is an industrially processed syrup. The product is also a ready-to-eat packaged cake formulation. Fortified wheat flour, glycerol, sodium bicarbonate, and E450 do not independently determine the classification here.

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Common questions about Carrot Cake with Walnuts

Is Carrot Cake with Walnuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Carrot Cake with Walnuts by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This carrot cake is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing: invert sugar syrup in the golden syrup and separately listed invert sugar syrup, caramel colour, and the stabiliser xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is an extracted industrial additive used to modify texture, while invert sugar syrup is an industrially processed syrup. The product is also a ready-to-eat packaged cake formulation. Fortified wheat flour, glycerol, sodium bicarbonate, and E450 do not independently determine the classification here.

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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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.