Marks & Spencer

Whole oat plant based vegan friendly

Barcode 29229109

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Yes — Whole oat plant based vegan friendly is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes an additive stabiliser E418 (gellan gum), which is an industrially produced gelling/stabilizing agent. Presence of such emulsifiers/stabilizers in a formulated drink makes it UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water oats (10%) rapeseed oil calcium carbonate sea salt stabiliser: e418 lodine vitamin b12 - vitamin d
OK

suitable for vegans ● for allergens see ingredients in bold
OK

not suitable for those with a wheat allergy and coeliacs
OK

prepared to a vegan recipe not suitable for those with a milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment

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Common questions about Whole oat plant based vegan friendly

Is Whole oat plant based vegan friendly ultra-processed?

Yes — Whole oat plant based vegan friendly by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes an additive stabiliser E418 (gellan gum), which is an industrially produced gelling/stabilizing agent. Presence of such emulsifiers/stabilizers in a formulated drink makes it UPF under NOVA.

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.