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Marinated Turmeric Cauliflower Florets

Barcode 29156962

Yes — Marinated Turmeric Cauliflower Florets is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial ingredients/additives including refined rapeseed oil (a refined vegetable oil), acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), and added colours (curcumin, paprika extract). These additives and the refined oil classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

pickled cauliflower and mango spice mix

A complex pickled vegetable preparation featuring cauliflower with a vinegar-based brine and a blend of mango, spices (garam masala), seeds, and herbs; includes multiple oil components and thickeners.
OK

acidity regulator and color additives

A short ingredient entry listing acidity regulator (citric acid) and colorants (curcumin, paprika extract); common food additives used for preservation and appearance.

Common questions about Marinated Turmeric Cauliflower Florets

Is Marinated Turmeric Cauliflower Florets ultra-processed?

Yes — Marinated Turmeric Cauliflower Florets by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial ingredients/additives including refined rapeseed oil (a refined vegetable oil), acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), and added colours (curcumin, paprika extract). These additives and the refined oil classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Marinated Turmeric Cauliflower Florets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Marinated Turmeric Cauliflower Florets as an ultra-processed marker: pickled cauliflower and mango spice mix. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.