Marks & Spencer

Black Pepper Twists

Barcode 29294350

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

No — Black Pepper Twists is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed components (wheat flour, butter, dried skimmed milk, salt, yeast, pepper, malted barley flour, sugar). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely milled flour ground from wheat kernels, used as a base ingredient in many baked goods.
OK

unsalted butter (milk) (24%)
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour made from barley malted to improve fermentation; contains gluten.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Black Pepper Twists

Is Black Pepper Twists ultra-processed?

No — Black Pepper Twists by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed components (wheat flour, butter, dried skimmed milk, salt, yeast, pepper, malted barley flour, sugar). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given NOVA-based rules.

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.