Marks & Spencer

Honey barbecue multigrain snacks

Barcode 29160679

Yes — Honey barbecue multigrain snacks is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavourings, specifically: colour: paprika extract and flavouring. These extracted, isolated additives are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like citric acid and sodium bicarbonate are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of colour: paprika extract and flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

maize flour (35%) sunflower oil
OK

rice flour (21%)
OK

sugar

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

toasted chickpea bran (5%)
OK

oat flour (3.5%)
OK

sunflower seed flour
OK

salt

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

raising agent: sodium bicarbonate dried honey
OK

dried tomatoes

Tomatoes dried to remove moisture, used for flavor, color, and texture.
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

dried onions

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

dried red peppers

Dried peppers used as a spice or ingredient to add flavor and color. They are dehydrated vegetables.
OK

dried garlic

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

ground spices (smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, chilli)
OK

dried barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced from barley malt; a traditional condiment used for flavoring and preservation.
OK

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Common questions about Honey barbecue multigrain snacks

Is Honey barbecue multigrain snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey barbecue multigrain snacks by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavourings, specifically: colour: paprika extract and flavouring. These extracted, isolated additives are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like citric acid and sodium bicarbonate are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of colour: paprika extract and flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Honey barbecue multigrain snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Honey barbecue multigrain snacks as ultra-processed markers: paprika extract, flavouring. 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.