Sainsbury's

Taste the Difference Walnut Cob

Barcode 01056129

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

No — Taste the Difference Walnut Cob is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are primarily basic flours, nuts, yeast, oil, and standard bread additives (ascorbic acid as flour treatment). No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed additives listed, so not classified as UPF per NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified british wheat flour

A basic staple flour for baking, fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin) to improve nutritional content.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

water

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

walnuts (10%)
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

wheat bran

Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt. malted barley flour
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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 Taste the Difference Walnut Cob

Is Taste the Difference Walnut Cob ultra-processed?

No — Taste the Difference Walnut Cob by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are primarily basic flours, nuts, yeast, oil, and standard bread additives (ascorbic acid as flour treatment). No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed additives listed, so not classified as UPF per NOVA guidance.

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.