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M&S Lightly Salted Pitta Chips

Barcode 00940863

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No — M&S Lightly Salted Pitta Chips is not ultra-processed.

This product only contains basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt, and sugar) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheatflour (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
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.

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Common questions about M&S Lightly Salted Pitta Chips

Is M&S Lightly Salted Pitta Chips ultra-processed?

No — M&S Lightly Salted Pitta Chips by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product only contains basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt, and sugar) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.