M&S Food

Chicken Caesar Salad

Barcode 29511433

Yes — Chicken Caesar Salad is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because the cooked smoked bacon contains natural flavouring, an industrial flavour additive, as well as curing salts and antioxidant E301. The mayonnaise contains citrus fibre, an extracted functional ingredient used for thickening or stabilizing. These industrial additives and formulations meet the stated UPF criteria. The remaining ingredients are mostly conventional foods and culinary ingredients, but they do not offset the UPF ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked egg pasta (53%) (durum wheat semolina · water · pasteurised egg)
OK

cooked chicken breast (16%)
OK

mayonnaise (water · rapeseed oil · sugar · pasteurised egg yolk · citrus fibre · salt · vinegar · dried egg white)
OK

romaine lettuce

A leafy green lettuce variety known as romaine in English; crunchy green leaves used in salads.
OK

greek style yogurt (milk)

A strained dairy yogurt, typically thicker and tangier than regular yogurt, made from milk.
OK

parmesan cheese (milk)
OK

soured cream (milk)

A dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria; used as a tangy topping or base for sauces.
OK

cooked smoked bacon (pork belly · curing salt (salt · preservative: sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate) · sugar · natural flavouring · antioxidant: e301)
OK

lemon juice

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

rapeseed oil

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

roasted garlic purée

Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
OK

salt

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

cornflour

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

anchovies

Small, salt-cured fish commonly used as a flavor booster in sauces, on pizzas, and in tapas. Rich in omega-3 fats and protein.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.

Common questions about Chicken Caesar Salad

Is Chicken Caesar Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Caesar Salad by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because the cooked smoked bacon contains natural flavouring, an industrial flavour additive, as well as curing salts and antioxidant E301. The mayonnaise contains citrus fibre, an extracted functional ingredient used for thickening or stabilizing. These industrial additives and formulations meet the stated UPF criteria. The remaining ingredients are mostly conventional foods and culinary ingredients, but they do not offset the UPF ingredients.

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.