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Dried apple slices by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Dried apple slices

Barcode 29088645
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Dried apple slices is not ultra-processed.

The product consists of dried apple slices with the antioxidant sulfur dioxide (E220, a preservative). Apples are a whole food, and sulfur dioxide is a simple preservative rather than an industrial flavoring, sweetener, emulsifier, or texturizing agent. Under the provided rules, basic foods with simple preservatives and no refined industrial ingredients or additives used for flavor/texture enhancement are not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    dried apple slices antioxidant: e220 (sulphites)
  • OK
    for allergens see ingredients in bold. contains sulphur dioxide and sulphites

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Common questions about Dried apple slices

Is Dried apple slices ultra-processed?

No — Dried apple slices by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product consists of dried apple slices with the antioxidant sulfur dioxide (E220, a preservative). Apples are a whole food, and sulfur dioxide is a simple preservative rather than an industrial flavoring, sweetener, emulsifier, or texturizing agent. Under the provided rules, basic foods with simple preservatives and no refined industrial ingredients or additives used for flavor/texture enhancement are not classified as ultra-processed.

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.

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