Marks & Spencer

Vegetable Stock Pot

Barcode 29156245

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetable Stock Pot is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup and yeast extract (both pre-identified as UPF ingredients), as well as dextrose (an isolated refined sugar) and stabiliser E417 (a food additive). These industrial ingredients and additives make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dried dextrose
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
OK

dried celery

Dried form of celery stalks used as a culinary herb/ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

celery extract
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

stabiliser: e417
OK

dried carrots
OK

dried parsnips
OK

dried leeks
OK

dried green beans
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

lovage root extract
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.

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Common questions about Vegetable Stock Pot

Is Vegetable Stock Pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Stock Pot by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup and yeast extract (both pre-identified as UPF ingredients), as well as dextrose (an isolated refined sugar) and stabiliser E417 (a food additive). These industrial ingredients and additives make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Stock Pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Vegetable Stock Pot as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, yeast extract, carrot juice concentrate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.