Sainsbury’s

Baguette

Barcode 01139969

Scanned 10 times by Nomi users

Yes — Baguette is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm stearin, a refined palm fraction/oil considered a highly processed industrial ingredient under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
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

yeast

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

Is Baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — Baguette 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/oil considered a highly processed industrial ingredient under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Baguette 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.