Marks & Spencer

Salt and pepper chicken

Barcode 00759793

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

No — Salt and pepper chicken is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and composed only of basic foods and culinary ingredients: chicken breast, potato starch, vegetable oil, herbs, spices, salt, and simple purées. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or industrial extracts) that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (72%)
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
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

salt ground spices (black pepper guajillo chillies, fennel, cinnamon cloves, ginger star anise)
OK

guajillo chilli flakes
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

chinese five spice (star anise, cinnamon, fennel seeds, black pepper cloves)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Salt and pepper chicken

Is Salt and pepper chicken ultra-processed?

No — Salt and pepper chicken by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and composed only of basic foods and culinary ingredients: chicken breast, potato starch, vegetable oil, herbs, spices, salt, and simple purées. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or industrial extracts) that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.