Rowan Hill Bakery

Crumpets

Barcode 4056489647744

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crumpets is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), glucono-delta-lactone (an acidity regulator/processing aid), and potassium sorbate (a preservative). The presence of any such industrial additives makes the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

water

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

potassium hydrogen carbonate
OK

yeast

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

spirit vinegar

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

salt

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

glucono-delta-lactone
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Crumpets

Is Crumpets ultra-processed?

Yes — Crumpets by Rowan Hill Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), glucono-delta-lactone (an acidity regulator/processing aid), and potassium sorbate (a preservative). The presence of any such industrial additives makes the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Crumpets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crumpets as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, potassium sorbate. 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.