M&S Food

Pretzel, Caramel, Sea Salt & Almond Milk Chocolate

Barcode 29398010

Yes — Pretzel, Caramel, Sea Salt & Almond Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), glucose syrup (industrially processed refined sugar), natural flavouring (industrial flavouring), and acidity regulator E524 (sodium hydroxide). Presence of any such additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

sea salt

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

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

malted wheat flour

Flour produced from malted wheat, used as a baking flour.
OK

dried egg white (egg white powder)

Powdered form of egg white used as a protein source, leavening aid, and binder in foods.
OK

yeast

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

acidity regulator: e524 milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 34% minimum, milk solids 19% minimum

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Common questions about Pretzel, Caramel, Sea Salt & Almond Milk Chocolate

Is Pretzel, Caramel, Sea Salt & Almond Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Pretzel, Caramel, Sea Salt & Almond Milk Chocolate by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), glucose syrup (industrially processed refined sugar), natural flavouring (industrial flavouring), and acidity regulator E524 (sodium hydroxide). Presence of any such additives is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pretzel, Caramel, Sea Salt & Almond Milk Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pretzel, Caramel, Sea Salt & Almond Milk Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, glucose syrup, natural 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.