Lidl

Sourdough Crumpets

Barcode 4056489518075

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Yes — Sourdough Crumpets is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains raising agents: diphosphates, which are industrial additives and are considered UPF under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients such as wheat flour, sourdough (water, wheat flour, rye flour), potassium carbonates, sugar, salt, and yeast are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of diphosphates is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic culinary ingredient; calcium carbonate is a common fortifying/milling additive.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

5% wheat and rye sourdough (water, wheat flour, rye flour)
UPF

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
OK

potassium carbonates; fermented wheat flour
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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Sourdough Crumpets

Is Sourdough Crumpets ultra-processed?

Yes — Sourdough Crumpets by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains raising agents: diphosphates, which are industrial additives and are considered UPF under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients such as wheat flour, sourdough (water, wheat flour, rye flour), potassium carbonates, sugar, salt, and yeast are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of diphosphates is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sourdough Crumpets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sourdough Crumpets as an ultra-processed marker: diphosphate salts used as leavening agents. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sourdough Crumpets?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough Crumpets by Jason’s. 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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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.

Sourdough Crumpets

Ingredients

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Common questions about Sourdough Crumpets

Is Sourdough Crumpets ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Sourdough Crumpets are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Sourdough Crumpets?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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