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Wholegrain Mustard 180g by Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s

Wholegrain Mustard 180g

Barcode 01304336
Scanned  49  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholegrain Mustard 180g is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains sodium metabisulphite, an industrial preservative additive used for shelf life and colour retention.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mustard seed (28%)
  • OK
    white wine vinegar (sulphites)
    Vinegar produced from white wine, may contain sulfur-based preservative/sulphites.
  • OK
    dijon mustard (10%) (water, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, salt, preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites))
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    mustard flour (3.5%)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    pimento
  • OK
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Common questions about Wholegrain Mustard 180g

Is Wholegrain Mustard 180g ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain Mustard 180g by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains sodium metabisulphite, an industrial preservative additive used for shelf life and colour retention.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholegrain Mustard 180g?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mustard Wholegrain by Biona Organic,Biona, Wholegrain mustard by Essential Waitrose, Mustard Wholegrain by M&S Food. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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