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Tuna nicoise salad by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Tuna nicoise salad

Barcode 29090976
Scanned  6  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tuna nicoise salad is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary items or traditional preparations (vegetables, tuna, eggs, oils, vinegar, sugar, spices, mustard, garlic purée, cornflour). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    new potatoes
  • OK
    cooked egg (16%)
  • OK
    tuna ( fish) (15%)
  • OK
    santini tomatoes
  • OK
    french style dressing (9%)
  • OK
    green lettuce
  • OK
    fine green beans
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    red lettuce
  • OK
    pitted kalamata olives
  • OK
    red onion
    A variety of onion with a reddish-purple skin and white flesh with a mild to medium sharp flavor; commonly used raw in salads or cooked in dishes for sweetness and aroma.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water sunflower oil
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    cider vinegar
    Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    dried mustard
    A spice made from ground mustard seeds that has been dried; adds sharp, pungent flavor in condiments and sauces.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper mustard husk
  • OK
    ground allspice
    Ground allspice is a spice made from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, finely milled into a powder used to add warm, sweet, and peppery notes to dishes.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Tuna nicoise salad

Is Tuna nicoise salad ultra-processed?

No — Tuna nicoise salad by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary items or traditional preparations (vegetables, tuna, eggs, oils, vinegar, sugar, spices, mustard, garlic purée, cornflour). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based criteria.

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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