By Sainsbury's

White muffins

Barcode 01806397

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — White muffins is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several NOVA UPF markers: potassium sorbate (a preservative), palm oil and palm stearin (highly refined oils), and spirit vinegar used as an additive, all of which indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. While many ingredients are basic (fortified wheat flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, rapeseed oil, ascorbic acid as flour treatment), the presence of these industrial additives and refined palm-derived fats makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

our ingrements i fortified british wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

yeast

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

semolina (wheat)

A coarse grind of durum wheat used to make pasta, couscous, and certain breads; has a slightly gritty texture and high gluten content.
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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

spirit vinegat
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
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.
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

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 White muffins

Is White muffins ultra-processed?

Yes — White muffins by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several NOVA UPF markers: potassium sorbate (a preservative), palm oil and palm stearin (highly refined oils), and spirit vinegar used as an additive, all of which indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. While many ingredients are basic (fortified wheat flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, rapeseed oil, ascorbic acid as flour treatment), the presence of these industrial additives and refined palm-derived fats makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in White muffins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White muffins as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, 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.