Sainsbury’s

All Butter Croissants

Barcode 00304702

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

No — All Butter Croissants is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, yeast, salt, whole egg) and a simple flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). It does not contain industrial formulations or additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, gelling agents, refined industrial syrups, or hydrogenated/interestified oils, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortified wheat flour

A basic flour base fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin) used as a baking ingredient.
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thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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butter (cows' milk) (20%)
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water

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

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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salt

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

A whole chicken egg including yolk and white, used as a binding, enriching, and leavening ingredient in many recipes.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about All Butter Croissants

Is All Butter Croissants ultra-processed?

No — All Butter Croissants by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, yeast, salt, whole egg) and a simple flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). It does not contain industrial formulations or additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, gelling agents, refined industrial syrups, or hydrogenated/interestified oils, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.