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M&S Food

Chicken Caesar Salad

Barcode 29511433
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

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.

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