M&S Food

Mustard Wholegrain

Barcode 00738361

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Mustard Wholegrain is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients: vinegar, water, mustard seeds, sea salt, and sugar. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing under NOVA, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

white wine vinegar (contains sulphites)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

yellow mustard seeds (15%)
OK

brown mustard seeds (15%)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Mustard Wholegrain

Is Mustard Wholegrain ultra-processed?

No — Mustard Wholegrain by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients: vinegar, water, mustard seeds, sea salt, and sugar. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing under NOVA, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food (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.