Marks & Spencer, Select

12 pork chipolatas

Barcode 29033904

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — 12 pork chipolatas is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and additives such as stabiliser E450 and preservative E223 (sulphites), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british outdoor bred pork (90%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

gluten free crumb (rice flour, chickpea flour, cornflour, salt, dextrose)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

ground spices (white pepper, coriander, nutmeg)
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

stabiliser: e450
OK

preservative: e223 (sulphites)
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.

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Common questions about 12 pork chipolatas

Is 12 pork chipolatas ultra-processed?

Yes — 12 pork chipolatas by Marks & Spencer, Select is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and additives such as stabiliser E450 and preservative E223 (sulphites), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods 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.