Mary Berry's

Classic Salad Dressing

Barcode 5012427074002

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No — Classic Salad Dressing is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This salad dressing is not ultra-processed under NOVA. It uses basic culinary ingredients and recognizable seasonings: rapeseed oil, water, sugar, white wine vinegar, mustard, salt, cornflour, pepper, mustard seeds, basil, and parsley. None are industrial formulations or additives that would trigger a UPF classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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rapeseed oil

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

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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white wine vinegar (17%)
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
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salt

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

cornflour

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

A common spice consisting of dried peppercorns, used ground or cracked to add sharp, pungent heat and aroma to savory dishes.
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mustard seeds (yellow)

Small round seeds with a sharp, pungent flavor used whole or ground in condiments and spice blends.
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basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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parsley

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

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Common questions about Classic Salad Dressing

Is Classic Salad Dressing ultra-processed?

No — Classic Salad Dressing by Mary Berry's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This salad dressing is not ultra-processed under NOVA. It uses basic culinary ingredients and recognizable seasonings: rapeseed oil, water, sugar, white wine vinegar, mustard, salt, cornflour, pepper, mustard seeds, basil, and parsley. None are industrial formulations or additives that would trigger a UPF 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.