Marks & Spencer

6 Star Mince Pies

Barcode 00994866

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — 6 Star Mince Pies is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, pectine (a gelling agent), palm oil (a refined industrial oil), preservative acetic acid, and raising agent E450. Dextrose is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These additives and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

farine de blé contient gluten (avec farine de blé, carbonate de calcium, fer, niacine)
OK

thiamine (vitamin b1)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement or food fortifier; commonly added in small amounts to cereals, bread, and fortified foods.
OK

raisins secs (17%) (raisins de smyrne, raisins de corinthe vostizza)
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

beurre (lait) (14%)
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A sweet syrup made from dextrose and fructose often used as a sweetener and humectant in foods.
OK

purée de pomme
OK

cerises confites (3,5%) (cerises, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre)
OK

colorant : anthocyanes (issus de carottes noires)
OK

correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique
OK

brandy (2%)
OK

butteroil (lait)
OK

jus de clémentine concentré
OK

canneberges
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

corn starch

Fine white starch extracted from corn used as a thickener. Not an ultra-processed ingredient.
OK

écorces d'orange et de citron confites (écorce d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, écorce de citron, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique)
OK

épices moulues (cannelle, noix de muscade)
OK

conservateur : acide acétique
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

gélifiant : pectine (issue de fruits)
OK

sirop de sucre
UPF

palm oil

A basic edible oil derived from palm fruit; widely used cooking oil and refined/processed.
OK

huile d'orange
OK

poudre à lever : e450
OK

bicarbonate de soude

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Common questions about 6 Star Mince Pies

Is 6 Star Mince Pies ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Star Mince Pies by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, pectine (a gelling agent), palm oil (a refined industrial oil), preservative acetic acid, and raising agent E450. Dextrose is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These additives and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in 6 Star Mince Pies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 6 Star Mince Pies as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.