Marks & Spencer

M&S Vegetable Samosa

Barcode 00545037

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — M&S Vegetable Samosa is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and spice extracts, which are industrially extracted additives used for flavoring.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (contains gluten)

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

onions

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

potatoes (9%)
OK

cauliflower (9%)
OK

spinach

Leafy green vegetable, often used in salads, sautés, and as a nutrient-dense ingredient.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

peas (4%)
OK

green beans

Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

ground spices (roasted coriander cayenne pepper turmeric cardamom)
OK

salt

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

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

sugar

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

ground garam masala (roasted cumin. cardamom roasted coriander - black pepper sweet cinnamon (cassia), fennel, cloves, mace, ginger, nutmeg, spice extracts, bay leaves, concentrated lemon juice, cumin seeds, poppy seeds, garlic purée, ginger purée, dextrose, ground bay leaves, wheat starch (contains gluten).)

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Common questions about M&S Vegetable Samosa

Is M&S Vegetable Samosa ultra-processed?

Yes — M&S Vegetable Samosa by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and spice extracts, which are industrially extracted additives used for flavoring.

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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