Marks & Spencer

Egg Custard Tarts

Barcode 00951975

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Egg Custard Tarts is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: palm oil (a refined, highly processed oil), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and unspecified flavouring. These additives and refined ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk (41%) wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamin pasteurised egg (17%) - sugar palm oil whipping cream (milk) (2.5%) rapeseed oil emulsifier: e471. not suitable nut allergy ble for . . . dextrose ground nutmeg. salt - flavouring colour: beta carotenes. • this mix paper packaging is fsc® certified
OK

helping to keep forests growing
OK

for all
OK

forever. for allergens see ingredients in bold. not suitable for those with a nut and peanut allergy. suitable for vegetarians s fsc mix paper fsc c002324 box recycle tray recycle foil recycle

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Common questions about Egg Custard Tarts

Is Egg Custard Tarts ultra-processed?

Yes — Egg Custard Tarts by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: palm oil (a refined, highly processed oil), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and unspecified flavouring. These additives and refined ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category 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?

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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.