Saunsbury’s

English Muffins

Barcode 01806427

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — English Muffins is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: potassium sorbate (preservative), palm oil and palm stearin (highly refined oils), and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid. The presence of these additives and refined palm fractions makes the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal british wheat flour
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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
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 vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

preservative: potassium sorbate; palm oil
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 English Muffins

Is English Muffins ultra-processed?

Yes — English Muffins by Saunsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: potassium sorbate (preservative), palm oil and palm stearin (highly refined oils), and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid. The presence of these additives and refined palm fractions makes the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in English Muffins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in English Muffins 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.