Marks & Spencer

Garlic Butter Baguette

Barcode 00528207

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No — Garlic Butter Baguette is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is present and valid. All listed ingredients are basic or minimally processed foods or standard baking aids (wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, butter, water, yeast, wheat fibre, garlic purée, salt, lemon juice, parsley, ascorbic acid as flour treatment). There are no industrial formulations like refined syrups, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or added flavours. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

A basic flour derived from wheat, containing gluten; used as a primary baking ingredient.
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thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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unsalted butter (milk)

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

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

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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wheat fibre

A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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salt

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

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Garlic Butter Baguette

Is Garlic Butter Baguette ultra-processed?

No — Garlic Butter Baguette by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is present and valid. All listed ingredients are basic or minimally processed foods or standard baking aids (wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, butter, water, yeast, wheat fibre, garlic purée, salt, lemon juice, parsley, ascorbic acid as flour treatment). There are no industrial formulations like refined syrups, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or added flavours. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given criteria.

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.