Sainsbury's

Puff Pastry

Barcode 00491181

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Yes — Puff Pastry is ultra-processed.

Product contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) plus other ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (potassium sorbate), and added flavouring. Presence of any such ingredients classifies it as an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, niacin, thiamin, calcium carbonate).
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

salt

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

emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; preservative: potassium sorbate
OK

inactive dried yeast
UPF

flavouring

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

colour: beta-carotene
OK

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.
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.

Healthier alternatives

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Not Ultra-Processed

All Butter Puff Pastry

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Common questions about Puff Pastry

Is Puff Pastry ultra-processed?

Yes — Puff Pastry by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) plus other ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (potassium sorbate), and added flavouring. Presence of any such ingredients classifies it as an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4).

Which ingredients in Puff Pastry are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Puff Pastry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including All Butter Puff Pastry by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.