Rowan Hill Bakery

French Croissant

Barcode 4056489440062

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Yes — French Croissant is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: palm fat (highly refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), thickener (xanthan gum), preservative (calcium propionate), and natural flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat product used as a staple ingredient and flour for baking.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

water

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

sugar

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

3.5% concentrated butter (milk)
OK

emulsifiers: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
OK

mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; dried skimmed milk
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

salt

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

natural flavouring (contains alcohol)
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

thickener: xanthan gum; preservative: calcium propionate; acidity regulator: citric acid; wheat fibre
OK

colour: carotenes; antioxidant: ascorbic acid; egg. allergy advice redients

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Common questions about French Croissant

Is French Croissant ultra-processed?

Yes — French Croissant by Rowan Hill Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: palm fat (highly refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), thickener (xanthan gum), preservative (calcium propionate), and natural flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in French Croissant are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in French Croissant as an ultra-processed marker: palm fat. 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.