By sainsbury's

Croissants

Barcode 00355179

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Croissants is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), flavouring, thickener (locust bean gum), colour (carotenes), and malted wheat flour as a processed flavouring agent. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

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.
OK

concentrated butter (cows' milk)
OK

pasteurized whole egg

A basic animal-origin ingredient: whole egg that has been pasteurized to destroy pathogens.
OK

emulsifiers: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
OK

sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate; yeast
OK

salt

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

skimmed cow's milk powder

Powdered skimmed milk obtained by removing fat from cow's milk; used as a dairy ingredient in baking, beverages, and processed foods.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

carob powder
OK

thickener: locust bean gum; antioxidant: ascorbic acid; rye flour
OK

colour: carotenes; malted wheat flour

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Common questions about Croissants

Is Croissants ultra-processed?

Yes — Croissants by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), flavouring, thickener (locust bean gum), colour (carotenes), and malted wheat flour as a processed flavouring agent. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Croissants are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Croissants as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.