Marks & Spencer

Beef Chilli Con Carne

Barcode 00809689

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No — Beef Chilli Con Carne is not ultra-processed.

Contains mainly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (beef, beans, vegetables, spices, tomato purée, cornflour, sugar, rapeseed oil, salt, concentrated lime juice). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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british beef

A cut or ingredient consisting of beef from cattle raised in Britain, with 27% of the product being beef as indicated in the listing.
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red kidney beans

Common legume used as a protein- and fiber-rich ingredient.
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tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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red peppers

Red bell peppers providing color and sweetness; a basic vegetable ingredient.
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onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
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tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
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ground spices (cumin, paprika, coriander, chilli powder, black pepper) tomato juice

A seasoned mixture consisting of ground spices blended with tomato juice, used to flavor dishes.
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cornflour

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

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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sugar

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

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

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

A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
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oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.

Common questions about Beef Chilli Con Carne

Is Beef Chilli Con Carne ultra-processed?

No — Beef Chilli Con Carne by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mainly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (beef, beans, vegetables, spices, tomato purée, cornflour, sugar, rapeseed oil, salt, concentrated lime juice). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Beef Chilli Con Carne

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Common questions about Beef Chilli Con Carne

Is Beef Chilli Con Carne ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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