Marks & Spencer

Cranberry sauce

Barcode 29095148

No — Cranberry sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components: sugar, cranberries, water, concentrated cranberry juice, and cornflour. None of these are industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar cranberries (40%)

Dried cranberries with added sugar; a sweet-tart fruit snack used in baked goods and as a topping.
OK

water

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

concentrated cranberry juice

A concentrated form of cranberry juice, used for flavoring and sweetness; may be used in beverages and processed foods.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.

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Common questions about Cranberry sauce

Is Cranberry sauce ultra-processed?

No — Cranberry sauce by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components: sugar, cranberries, water, concentrated cranberry juice, and cornflour. None of these are industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore this product is 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.

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.