Marks & Spencer

Scottish Oatcakes (new recipe)

Barcode 29405992

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Yes — Scottish Oatcakes (new recipe) is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF in the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

oatmeal with wheat flour contains gluten palm oil sugar sea salt raising agent sodium bicarbonate

A composite breakfast cereal ingredient mixture including oatmeal, wheat flour, palm oil, sugar, sea salt and a raising agent (sodium bicarbonate); contains gluten due to wheat flour.

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Common questions about Scottish Oatcakes (new recipe)

Is Scottish Oatcakes (new recipe) ultra-processed?

Yes — Scottish Oatcakes (new recipe) by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF in 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.

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