Marks & Spencer

Bang bang noodle salad

Barcode 29157327

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Yes — Bang bang noodle salad is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed and refined oil. The dressing also contains a stabilizer, an industrial additive used to modify texture and maintain consistency. These ingredients contribute to its ultra-processed classification, while the vegetables, rice noodles, herbs, spices, and basic sunflower/rapeseed oils are not the main concern.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked rice noodles (23%) (water, rice flour)
OK

peanut

A legume used as a snack or ingredient; common allergen.
OK

coconut and chilli dressing (16%)
OK

cabbage (10%)
OK

edamame soybeans (8%)
OK

butternut squash (8%)
OK

sugar snap peas (7%)
OK

courgette

British term for zucchini, a summer squash eaten raw or cooked.
OK

peppers

A general term for various edible peppers, often bell peppers or chili peppers, used fresh or cooked.
OK

spring onions

Fresh green onions grown in soil; mild onion flavor used as a vegetable or garnish.
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)

A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

sugar

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

coconut cream (coconut extract, water)
OK

salt

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

lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
OK

lime leaves

Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
OK

roasted garlic purée

Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and 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.
OK

cornflour

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

black sesame seeds
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

paprika flakes
OK

ground cayenne pepper. peanut
OK

coconut and chilli dressing contains water
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

red chili purée

A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
OK

soybeans

Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
OK

wheat

The seed of the wheat plant, a staple cereal grain rich in gluten.
OK

stabiliser
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

peanut oil
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

Common questions about Bang bang noodle salad

Is Bang bang noodle salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Bang bang noodle salad by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed and refined oil. The dressing also contains a stabilizer, an industrial additive used to modify texture and maintain consistency. These ingredients contribute to its ultra-processed classification, while the vegetables, rice noodles, herbs, spices, and basic sunflower/rapeseed oils are not the main concern.

Which ingredients in Bang bang noodle salad are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bang bang noodle salad as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.