Sainsbury's

Crusty White Baton

Barcode 00500517

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crusty White Baton is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm stearin, a refined palm fraction considered a highly processed industrial fat.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

ngredients: fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

salt

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

east
UPF

palm stearin

A solid fraction obtained from palm oil (palm stearin) used as a fat component in foods. It is a refined oil product and falls under ultra-processed classification due to its processing and extraction, and potential use as an added fat ingredient in processed foods.
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.

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Common questions about Crusty White Baton

Is Crusty White Baton ultra-processed?

Yes — Crusty White Baton 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 palm stearin, a refined palm fraction considered a highly processed industrial fat.

Which ingredients in Crusty White Baton are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Crusty White Baton as an ultra-processed marker: palm stearin. 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.