Sainsburys

whole grain mustard with English honey

Barcode 0044464240046

No — whole grain mustard with English honey is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients and spices (mustard seed, water, vinegars, honey, sugar, mustard flour, salt, cinnamon, pimento, turmeric). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing as defined by NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mustard seed (28%)
OK

water

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

english honey (7%)
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

sugar

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

mustard flour (3.5%)
OK

salt

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

pimento
OK

turmeric

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

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Common questions about whole grain mustard with English honey

Is whole grain mustard with English honey ultra-processed?

No — whole grain mustard with English honey by Sainsburys 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 and spices (mustard seed, water, vinegars, honey, sugar, mustard flour, salt, cinnamon, pimento, turmeric). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing as defined by 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.