M&S Food

Stir Fry Lentil Noodles

Barcode 00769730

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No — Stir Fry Lentil Noodles is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily minimally processed foods (lentil noodles made from wheat flour, lentil flour, egg white, wheat gluten, pea protein, turmeric), basic vegetable oils (sunflower/rapeseed), herbs and spices, garlic/ginger purées, and salt. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups listed, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked lentil noodles with turmeric (96%) (wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). water. yellow lentil flour, pasteurised egg white, wheat gluten, pea protein ,turmeric)
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower oil/rapeseed oil)
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

ginger purée

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

dried chillies
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about Stir Fry Lentil Noodles

Is Stir Fry Lentil Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Stir Fry Lentil Noodles by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily minimally processed foods (lentil noodles made from wheat flour, lentil flour, egg white, wheat gluten, pea protein, turmeric), basic vegetable oils (sunflower/rapeseed), herbs and spices, garlic/ginger purées, and salt. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups listed, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

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.