M&S FOOD

PISTACHIO TIRAMISU

Barcode 29453870

Yes — PISTACHIO TIRAMISU is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, milk protein, and emulsifier E471, as well as carrageenan (a thickener) and raising agent E450. These industrial additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

glucose syrup

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

mascarpone cheese

A soft, creamy Italian dairy product made from milk cream coagulated to form a thick, spreadable cheese.
OK

pistachio nuts

Edible seeds from the Pistacia vera tree, typically greenish kernels with a creamy flavor.
OK

sugar

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

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

pasteurized egg white

The white portion of eggs that has been heat-treated to kill bacteria while remaining suitable for whipping and cooking.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

wheat flour

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

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
OK

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
OK

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
OK

cocoa

Cocoa powder or powder derived from roasted cocoa beans, used for flavor and color in chocolate, bakery, and beverages.
OK

instant coffee

A soluble coffee product made by roasting and grinding coffee beans and then freeze-drying or spray-drying to create a soluble powder that dissolves in hot water.
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.
UPF

carrageenan

A seaweed-derived hydrocolloid used as a gelling/thickening agent in dairy, desserts, and processed foods.
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

salt

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

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Common questions about PISTACHIO TIRAMISU

Is PISTACHIO TIRAMISU ultra-processed?

Yes — PISTACHIO TIRAMISU by M&S FOOD is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, milk protein, and emulsifier E471, as well as carrageenan (a thickener) and raising agent E450. These industrial additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in PISTACHIO TIRAMISU are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in PISTACHIO TIRAMISU as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, milk protein, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), carrageenan, e450 (diphosphates). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.