M&S FOOD

APPLE CELERY AND WALNUT SALAD WITH A CREAMY MAYONNAISE DRESSING

Barcode 00869041

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Yes — APPLE CELERY AND WALNUT SALAD WITH A CREAMY MAYONNAISE DRESSING is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the salad contains industrial ingredients/additives including cornflour (a refined starch used as a thickener), and mayonnaise-style components such as pasteurised egg yolk combined with stabilizing/thickening agents. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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mixed vegetables and dairy spread with seeds nuts and vinegar

A composite savory spread/mixture containing cabbage, Granny Smith apple, celery, rapeseed oil, raisins, walnuts, water, soured cream, lemon juice, fromage frais, wine vinegar, pasteurized egg yolk, cornflour, pasteurized egg, parsley, sugar, salt, vinegar, dried mustard, ground spices, mustard bran. Contains nuts (walnuts) and eggs. Suitable for vegetarians. May contain shell fragments.

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Common questions about APPLE CELERY AND WALNUT SALAD WITH A CREAMY MAYONNAISE DRESSING

Is APPLE CELERY AND WALNUT SALAD WITH A CREAMY MAYONNAISE DRESSING ultra-processed?

Yes — APPLE CELERY AND WALNUT SALAD WITH A CREAMY MAYONNAISE DRESSING by M&S FOOD is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the salad contains industrial ingredients/additives including cornflour (a refined starch used as a thickener), and mayonnaise-style components such as pasteurised egg yolk combined with stabilizing/thickening agents. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary use.

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.