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Avocado, feta and grain by M&S
M&S

Avocado, feta and grain

Barcode 00623643
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Avocado, feta and grain is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly minimally processed foods (grains, vegetables, herbs, seeds, cheese) and basic culinary ingredients (oils, vinegar, lemon juice, spices). There are no industrial additives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups listed, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked bulgur wheat
  • OK
    mint and crème fraîche dressing (10%) avocado (9%). cooked green lentils (8%)
  • OK
    feta cheese (milk) (8%) - cucumber
  • OK
    cooked quinoa
  • OK
    peas broad beans - fine green beans
  • OK
    edamame
  • OK
    soybeans
    Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil - rocket - sunflower seeds
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    lemon juice. mint. white wine vinegar
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper. mint infused sunflower oil
  • OK
    reduced fat crème fraîche (milk). white wine vinegar
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk sugar
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    dried mustard
    A spice made from ground mustard seeds that has been dried; adds sharp, pungent flavor in condiments and sauces.
  • OK
    allspice
    A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Avocado, feta and grain

Is Avocado, feta and grain ultra-processed?

No — Avocado, feta and grain by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly minimally processed foods (grains, vegetables, herbs, seeds, cheese) and basic culinary ingredients (oils, vinegar, lemon juice, spices). There are no industrial additives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups listed, so it is not classified as ultra-processed 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.

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