M&S Food

Mango Chutney

Barcode 00693769

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Mango Chutney is not ultra-processed.

The product contains mostly whole or minimally processed ingredients: sugar, mango, mango purée, cornflour, vinegar, concentrated lemon juice, salt, garlic purée, ginger purée, spices, chilli purée, and natural colourings (paprika extract, curcumin). None of the listed ingredients are industrial formulations or UPF-defining additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners like gums, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated oils, flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-based criteria, this chutney is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar mango (40%)
OK

mango purée (5%)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

garam masala spice blend (coriander, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, ginger, cloves)
OK

black pepper

A common spice consisting of dried peppercorns, used ground or cracked to add sharp, pungent heat and aroma to savory dishes.
OK

red chili purée

A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

curcumin

Active component of turmeric; a yellow pigment used as a spice and colorant.

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Common questions about Mango Chutney

Is Mango Chutney ultra-processed?

No — Mango Chutney by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains mostly whole or minimally processed ingredients: sugar, mango, mango purée, cornflour, vinegar, concentrated lemon juice, salt, garlic purée, ginger purée, spices, chilli purée, and natural colourings (paprika extract, curcumin). None of the listed ingredients are industrial formulations or UPF-defining additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners like gums, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated oils, flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-based criteria, this chutney is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Mango Chutney are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mango Chutney as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.