M&S Food

Sour cream and chive dip

Barcode 00775922

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

No — Sour cream and chive dip is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients only: soured cream, rapeseed oil, onions, chives, cornflour, white wine vinegar, pasteurised egg and egg yolk, salt, sugar, and concentrated lemon juice. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or highly processed syrups, so under NOVA this would not be considered an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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soured cream (milk) (56%)
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rapeseed oil. onions
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chives (2.5%)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
OK

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Sour cream and chive dip

Is Sour cream and chive dip ultra-processed?

No — Sour cream and chive dip by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients only: soured cream, rapeseed oil, onions, chives, cornflour, white wine vinegar, pasteurised egg and egg yolk, salt, sugar, and concentrated lemon juice. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or highly processed syrups, so under NOVA this would not be considered 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.