Marks & Spencer

Ginger snaps

Barcode 00741538

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Yes — Ginger snaps is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives that fall into NOVA group 4: partially inverted glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), palm oil (huile de palme, a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as UPF), emulsifier lecithin, and added flavouring (arôme). Any presence of such ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (gluten-containing)

A basic grain-derived ingredient used for baking; contains gluten and optional enrichment minerals.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

partially inverted glucose syrup

A processed sweet syrup produced by hydrolyzing starch to convert some glucose into fructose; a refined industrial ingredient.
UPF

palm oil

A basic edible oil derived from palm fruit; widely used cooking oil and refined/processed.
OK

ground ginger

A spice obtained from dried, ground ginger rhizome; a basic flavoring ingredient.
OK

leavening powder: baking soda, e450, e503

A leavening mix containing baking soda and food-grade additives used to make dough rise.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
UPF

emulsifier: soy lecithin

A plant-derived emulsifier used to improve texture and mixability in foods.
UPF

aroma/flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart or enhance taste; can be natural or artificial.

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Common questions about Ginger snaps

Is Ginger snaps ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger snaps by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives that fall into NOVA group 4: partially inverted glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), palm oil (huile de palme, a highly processed refined oil pre-identified as UPF), emulsifier lecithin, and added flavouring (arôme). Any presence of such ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Ginger snaps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Ginger snaps as ultra-processed markers: partially inverted glucose syrup, palm oil, emulsifier: soy lecithin, aroma/flavoring. 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.