Sainsbury's, Taste the Difference

Walnut Pave

Barcode 01147537

Yes — Walnut Pave is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

walnut halves (10%)
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.
OK

malted wheat flour

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
OK

malted wheat

Wheat that has been germinated and dried to stop enzyme activity, often used as a malt in baking or brewing; provides sweet, malty flavors.
OK

roasted barley malt (0.5%)
OK

wheatgerm
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
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 Walnut Pave

Is Walnut Pave ultra-processed?

Yes — Walnut Pave by Sainsbury's, Taste the Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Walnut Pave are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Walnut Pave as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.