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Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants

Barcode 01135701
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil, and soya lecithin, an industrial emulsifier. These pre-identified UPF ingredients are sufficient for classification as UPF. The product also includes a ready-to-eat filled pastry formulation, which further reflects industrial processing.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    chocolate and hazelnut filling (18%) (sugar)
  • OK
    hazelnuts (19%)
  • 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
    cocoa powder
    Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    soy lecithin
    A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
  • OK
    butter (cows' milk) (17%)
  • 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
    dark chocolate (3.5%) (sugar. cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithin)
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • 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).
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    pasteurised free range egg colour: carotenes; flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    please see ingredients in bold. products from our in store bakery are not suitable for customers with an allergy to cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut)
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    peanut
    A legume used as a snack or ingredient; common allergen.
  • OK
    soy
    Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    nuts
    A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    sesame or sulphites the way these products are prepared

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Common questions about Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants

Is Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants ultra-processed?

Yes — Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil, and soya lecithin, an industrial emulsifier. These pre-identified UPF ingredients are sufficient for classification as UPF. The product also includes a ready-to-eat filled pastry formulation, which further reflects industrial processing.

Which ingredients in Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Two Chocolate and Hazelnut Croissants as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, soy lecithin. 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.

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