Marks & Spencer

Chicken carrot and houmous wholemeal wrap

Barcode 29320646

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken carrot and houmous wholemeal wrap is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), humectant: glycerol, raising agent: E450, acidity regulator: malic acid, emulsifier: E471, stabiliser: E466, firming agent: E509, and yeast extract. These additives and processed components place the product in the ultra-processed food category according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal wheatflour (contains gluten)
OK

pickled carrots (18%) (carrots, water, rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt)
OK

roast chicken breast (17%)
OK

water

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

chickpeas

Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
OK

spinach

Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
OK

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

palm oil sugar
OK

carrots

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

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

onions

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

white wine vinegar. wheatflour (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

wheat fibre

A cereal-derived dietary fiber from wheat; contains gluten.
OK

salt

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

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
UPF

e450 (diphosphates)

A synthetic or processed leavening agent used to produce gas in doughs and batters; commonly a mixture of diphosphates.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

cracked black pepper

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

chicken stock (water, chicken bones, seaweed, chicken skin, yeast extract, shiitake mushrooms, sugar)
OK

acidity regulator: malic acid
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
OK

virgin olive oil
OK

stabiliser: e466
OK

firming agent: e509
OK

wheat starch (contains gluten)

Fine, white starch derived from wheat; a gluten-containing carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in many foods.

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Common questions about Chicken carrot and houmous wholemeal wrap

Is Chicken carrot and houmous wholemeal wrap ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken carrot and houmous wholemeal wrap by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), humectant: glycerol, raising agent: E450, acidity regulator: malic acid, emulsifier: E471, stabiliser: E466, firming agent: E509, and yeast extract. These additives and processed components place the product in the ultra-processed food category according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Chicken carrot and houmous wholemeal wrap are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken carrot and houmous wholemeal wrap as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), e450 (diphosphates), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471). 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.