Marks & Spencer

Reduced Fat Creamy Caesar Dressing

Barcode 00544665

Yes — Reduced Fat Creamy Caesar Dressing is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as potassium sorbate (E202) preservative, sodium citrate acidity regulator in the cheese, and sugar syrup. These extracted and synthesized additives and refined syrups qualify the product as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation; used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

jaunes d’_œufs_ de poules élevées en plein air pasteurisés
OK

corn starch

Fine white starch extracted from corn used as a thickener. Not an ultra-processed ingredient.
OK

_fromage parmesan_
OK

concentrated lemon juice

Lemon juice that has had water removed to increase acidity and citrus flavor; used as a souring agent or ingredient in beverages and cooking.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

garlic puree

Ground or mashed garlic resulting in a soft paste used as a flavoring base in many dishes.
OK

_fromage_ à pâte dure (_lait_ demi-écrémé, ferments lactiques, correcteur d'acidité : citrate de sodium, sel, présure, conservateur : lysozyme)
OK

conservateur : e202
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground black pepper used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

anchois (_poisson_)
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

sirop de sucre
OK

purée d'oignons
OK

purée de tamarin
OK

clous de girofle moulus
OK

ginger puree

A puree made from ginger, used as a flavoring or base ingredient in cooking and sauces.

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Common questions about Reduced Fat Creamy Caesar Dressing

Is Reduced Fat Creamy Caesar Dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced Fat Creamy Caesar Dressing by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as potassium sorbate (E202) preservative, sodium citrate acidity regulator in the cheese, and sugar syrup. These extracted and synthesized additives and refined syrups qualify the product as UPF under NOVA.

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.