Waitrose

Mild Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon

Barcode 5000169128534

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No — Mild Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is simple and consists only of salmon, salt, and demerara sugar. These are basic, minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

salmon (_fish_) (97%)
OK

salt

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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.

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Common questions about Mild Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon

Is Mild Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon ultra-processed?

No — Mild Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is simple and consists only of salmon, salt, and demerara sugar. These are basic, minimally processed ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA classification.

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.