Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference

2 Scottish Salmon, Spinach & Cheddar En Croute

Barcode 00330329

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Yes — 2 Scottish Salmon, Spinach & Cheddar En Croute is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as maltodextrin, yeast extract, and lemon juice from concentrate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

all butter puff pastry (49%) (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), butter (cows' milk), water, salt)
OK

salmon (salmo salar) (fish) (28%)
OK

spinach (6%)
OK

double cream (cows' milk)
OK

cow's milk

Dairy liquid produced by cows, used in beverages, dairy products, and cooking.
OK

water

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

cheddar cheese (cows' milk) (1%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

butter (cows' milk) lemon juice
OK

parmigiano reggiano cheese (cows' milk)
OK

cornflour

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

fish stock (fish powder, salt, maltodextrin, yeast extract, onion powder, celery powder, rapeseed oil, leek, carrot powder, white pepper, bay)
OK

fish gelatin

A gel-forming protein extract derived from fish collagen, used as a gelling agent in foods.
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

mustard flour

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

salt

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

sugar

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

yellow mustard flour
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

largonr includino cereals

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Common questions about 2 Scottish Salmon, Spinach & Cheddar En Croute

Is 2 Scottish Salmon, Spinach & Cheddar En Croute ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 Scottish Salmon, Spinach & Cheddar En Croute by Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as maltodextrin, yeast extract, and lemon juice from concentrate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.