Marks & Spencer

Lemon loaf

Barcode 00634816

Yes — Lemon loaf is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including humectant glycerol, raising agents E450 and E501, and unspecified flavouring. These industrial additives and flavouring classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). pasteurised egg • . rapeseed oil lemon juice (6%). humectant: glycerol whole milk butter (milk)
OK

lemon zest (2.5%) nibbed sugar. raising agent: e450, e501 flavouring concentrated lemon juice salt. . for allergens see ingredients in bold. not suitable for nut and peanut allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods

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Common questions about Lemon loaf

Is Lemon loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon loaf by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including humectant glycerol, raising agents E450 and E501, and unspecified flavouring. These industrial additives and flavouring classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.