Marks & Spencer

Chicken bone broth

Barcode 29283378

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Yes — Chicken bone broth is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an added gelling agent (agar), which is an industrially extracted additive used to modify texture. All other ingredients are simple culinary ingredients, but the presence of agar makes the overall product UPF under the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

chicken bones

Bones from chicken, used to make stock, broth, or as a culinary ingredient for flavor and mineral content.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

salt

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

gelling agent: agar
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

white peppercorns

Dried seeds used as a spice, white variety of peppercorns.
OK

bay leaves

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Common questions about Chicken bone broth

Is Chicken bone broth ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken bone broth by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an added gelling agent (agar), which is an industrially extracted additive used to modify texture. All other ingredients are simple culinary ingredients, but the presence of agar makes the overall product UPF under the given 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.