Marks & Spencer

Porridge Sachets Maple Syrup Flavour

Barcode 29312528

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Yes — Porridge Sachets Maple Syrup Flavour is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains "flavouring", which is an industrial additive. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of industrial flavourings is sufficient to categorize a food as ultra-processed, even though the main ingredients (oat flakes, sugar, barley flakes) are minimally processed or basic foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat flakes

Rolled or pressed oats made from oat groats; a simple cereal grain product commonly used for breakfast and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

barley flakes (8%)
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Porridge Sachets Maple Syrup Flavour

Is Porridge Sachets Maple Syrup Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Porridge Sachets Maple Syrup Flavour 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 "flavouring", which is an industrial additive. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of industrial flavourings is sufficient to categorize a food as ultra-processed, even though the main ingredients (oat flakes, sugar, barley flakes) are minimally processed or basic foods.

Which ingredients in Porridge Sachets Maple Syrup Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Porridge Sachets Maple Syrup Flavour 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.