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Baking Powder by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Baking Powder

Barcode 00185370
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Baking Powder is not ultra-processed.

The product contains standard leavening agents (disodium diphosphate and sodium hydrogen carbonate) and rice flour, which are basic food/functional ingredients allowed as non-UPF under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, thickeners, or other ultra-processed additives present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    disodium diphosphate
    A chemical leavening agent used in baking; typically combined with other raising agents.
  • OK
    sodium hydrogen carbonate; rice flour

Common questions about Baking Powder

Is Baking Powder ultra-processed?

No — Baking Powder by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains standard leavening agents (disodium diphosphate and sodium hydrogen carbonate) and rice flour, which are basic food/functional ingredients allowed as non-UPF under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, thickeners, or other ultra-processed additives present.

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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