Marks & Spencer

Mixed vegetable masala

Barcode 00647458

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mixed vegetable masala is ultra-processed.

The product contains the gelling agent pectin, which is an added industrial ingredient. Under NOVA, the presence of such additives (gelling agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, etc.) makes the food ultra-processed, even though most other ingredients are minimally processed vegetables, spices, and basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (32%) red peppers (9%) roasted cauliflower (8%) ? cooked chickpeas (8%) (chickpeas ? water ? salt) ? roasted butternut squash (6%) ? onions ? rapeseed oil ? tomato paste roasted onions (5%) green beans (3.5%) ? ginger purée garlic purée ? lemon juice salt ? green chilli purée ground coriander cumin seeds ? sugar ground garam masala (roasted coriander ? roasted cumin black pepper cinnamon ? mace ? roasted green cardamom seeds ? ginger ? fennel clovcs ? nutmeg bay leaves) turmeric ground fenugreek ? chilli powder ? gelling agent: pectin conander seeds ? fennel seeds ground paprika ? chilli extract. suitable for vegetarians information for authenticity
OK

this product has been made with whole spices and herbs
OK

some natural fibres and stalks may storage for use by
OK

see front of pack. keep refrigerated ooc to +50c. suitable for freezing. freeze by date mark shown and use within one month

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Common questions about Mixed vegetable masala

Is Mixed vegetable masala ultra-processed?

Yes — Mixed vegetable masala by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the gelling agent pectin, which is an added industrial ingredient. Under NOVA, the presence of such additives (gelling agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, etc.) makes the food ultra-processed, even though most other ingredients are minimally processed vegetables, spices, and basic culinary ingredients.

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.