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Yes — Extremely Chocolatey Hot Cross Buns is ultra-processed.
This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid and contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed components, including invert sugar syrup, palm fat, dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers (lecithin; E471, E472e, E470a), and natural vanilla flavouring. According to NOVA, these additives and processed ingredients indicate an ultra-processed formulation.
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Yes — Extremely Chocolatey Hot Cross Buns by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid and contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed components, including invert sugar syrup, palm fat, dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers (lecithin; E471, E472e, E470a), and natural vanilla flavouring. According to NOVA, these additives and processed ingredients indicate an ultra-processed formulation.
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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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.