M&S

Banana And Chocolate Pressed Fruit Bar

Barcode 29428533

Yes — Banana And Chocolate Pressed Fruit Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredients list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: lecithin (an emulsifier), chicory fibre (an industrially extracted fiber), and natural flavouring are all UPF-type ingredients according to the NOVA classification and the provided rules. These additives move the product beyond minimally processed or simply processed foods into the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

date paste

A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
OK

almond butter (14%)
OK

almonds (13%)
OK

dark chocolate (8%) (cocoa mass, sugar, fat-reduced cocoa powder)
OK

emulsifier: lecithin (soya)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

inulin chicory fibre

Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
OK

walnuts

Drupe nut used as a snack or ingredient; rich in fats and proteins.
OK

dried bananas (1.5%)
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

zinc
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Banana And Chocolate Pressed Fruit Bar

Is Banana And Chocolate Pressed Fruit Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana And Chocolate Pressed Fruit Bar by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredients list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: lecithin (an emulsifier), chicory fibre (an industrially extracted fiber), and natural flavouring are all UPF-type ingredients according to the NOVA classification and the provided rules. These additives move the product beyond minimally processed or simply processed foods into the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Banana And Chocolate Pressed Fruit Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Banana And Chocolate Pressed Fruit Bar as an ultra-processed marker: 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.