Marks & Spencer

Classic margherita

Barcode 29183906

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Classic margherita is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, and cornflour used in an industrial formulation. These extracted and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing according to the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin), thiamin mozzarella cheese (milk) (28%)
OK

water - . tomatoes rapeseed oil tomato purée sugar yeast
OK

salt - dextrose extra virgin olive oil cornflour basil coarse black pepper garlic purée durum wheat semolina (contains gluten). . ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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Common questions about Classic margherita

Is Classic margherita ultra-processed?

Yes — Classic margherita by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, and cornflour used in an industrial formulation. These extracted and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing according to the NOVA criteria.

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.