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Salted Popcorn by M&S
M&S

Salted Popcorn

Barcode 00776431
Scanned  15  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Salted Popcorn is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: corn, rapeseed oil, and sea salt. There are no industrial extracts, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    corn (73%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Salted Popcorn

Is Salted Popcorn ultra-processed?

No — Salted Popcorn by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: corn, rapeseed oil, and sea salt. There are no industrial extracts, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.

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