Marks & Spencer

PBC peanut butter cocoa bars

Barcode 00738460

No — PBC peanut butter cocoa bars is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, traditional ingredients.

Dijon mustard is not ultra-processed. Its ingredients are mustard seeds, white wine, salt, citric acid, sulphites (E224), and turmeric. These are traditional culinary ingredients or basic preservation and acidity agents; none is an industrial formulation or additive that meets the specified UPF criteria. The sulphites function as a preservative, but their presence does not by itself make this product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mustard seeds 30%
OK

burgunqy aligote white wine 16%
OK

salt

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

preservative: e224 (sulphites)
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.

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Common questions about PBC peanut butter cocoa bars

Is PBC peanut butter cocoa bars ultra-processed?

No — PBC peanut butter cocoa bars by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Dijon mustard is not ultra-processed. Its ingredients are mustard seeds, white wine, salt, citric acid, sulphites (E224), and turmeric. These are traditional culinary ingredients or basic preservation and acidity agents; none is an industrial formulation or additive that meets the specified UPF criteria. The sulphites function as a preservative, but their presence does not by itself make this product ultra-processed.

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.