Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulEmulsifier (source not stated)
The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label.
- DoubtfulE472e · Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters (DATEM)
Same doubt as E471 — depends on the fat source. Very common in bread.
- DoubtfulE471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan.
Full ingredient list
Boiled Free Range Egg (44%). Wheatflour contains Gluten (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin) Water. Malted Wheatflakes (contain Gluten) Watercress (3%) Rapeseed Oil Wheat Bran (contains Gluten). Cornflour Salt Yeast (Yeast Vitamin D Yeast). Vinegar Malted Barley Flour (contains Gluten). Wheat Gluten Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil. • Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk Pasteurised Free Range Egg Emulsifier: E472e, E471 - Malted Wheatflour (contains Gluten) Cracked Black Pepper Concentrated Lemon Juice Sugar Black Mustard Seeds Dried Mustard Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid Palm Oil Palm Fat Wheat Starch (contains Gluten).
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is boiled free range egg . wheatflour contains gluten water. malted wheatflakes watercress rapeseed oil wheat bran . cornflour salt yeast . vinegar malted barley flour . wheat gluten cold pressed rapeseed oil. • pasteurised free range egg yolk pasteurised free range egg emulsifier: e472e and the list has 2 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. 3 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- emulsifier (source not stated) (doubtful): The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the emulsifier (source not stated).
- E472e (Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters (DATEM)) (doubtful): Same doubt as E471 — depends on the fat source. Very common in bread. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e472e (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters (datem)).
- E471 (Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) (doubtful): One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids).
Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich: pack details
| Sold at | Marks & Spencer |
|---|---|
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, gluten |
| Additives | E471, E472e |
| Nutri-Score | C |
| NOVA group | 4 (an ultra-processed food) |
From the Open Food Facts record for this barcode. NOVA is a food-processing scale from 1 to 4 based on the ingredient list, and Nutri-Score runs from A (better) to E. Neither says anything about halal status.
Is Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich vegetarian or vegan?
Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Marks & Spencers Free Range Egg & Watercress Sandwich. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.
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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-15. Product photos by Open Food Facts contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.