Marks & Spencer

lemon tartare sauce

Barcode 29273768

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — lemon tartare sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday, though it contains several familiar ingredients.

This is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially processed additive, and xanthan gum, an extracted and isolated thickening stabiliser. The other ingredients are mainly conventional culinary ingredients, but these additives are sufficient for a UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil

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

white wine vinegar (contains sulphites )
OK

gherkins (10%)
OK

sugar

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

shallots (7%)
OK

chardonnay wine (contains sulphites) 6%
OK

capers 4%
OK

salt

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

dried egg

A dehydrated form of egg used as a dry ingredient in baking and food manufacturing. Made by removing moisture from liquid eggs to extend shelf life and convenience.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
OK

stabiliser : xanthan gum
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

dried tarragon
UPF

flavouring

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

mustard seed

Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.

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Common questions about lemon tartare sauce

Is lemon tartare sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — lemon tartare sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially processed additive, and xanthan gum, an extracted and isolated thickening stabiliser. The other ingredients are mainly conventional culinary ingredients, but these additives are sufficient for a UPF classification.

Which ingredients in lemon tartare sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in lemon tartare sauce as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

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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.