Rowan Hill Bakery

4 Buttermilk Pancakes

Barcode 4056489902317

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Yes — 4 Buttermilk Pancakes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including humectant: glycerol; buttermilk powder 4% (milk); raising agents: diphosphate; flavourings; and preservative: potassium sorbate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

wheat flour

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

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
OK

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

banana puree

Pureed banana fruit used as an ingredient
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

humectant: glycerol; buttermilk powder 4% (milk)

A glycerol humectant and buttermilk powder (dairy powder) used as ingredients
OK

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

egg white powder

Dried egg white used as a protein source in formulations
UPF

diphosphate raising agent

A food additive used as a leavening agent, typically a phosphate salt that releases gas during baking.
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

calcium chloride

A simple inorganic salt used as a coagulant, firming agent, or acidity regulator in foods.
OK

potassium sorbate

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about 4 Buttermilk Pancakes

Is 4 Buttermilk Pancakes ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Buttermilk Pancakes by Rowan Hill Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including humectant: glycerol; buttermilk powder 4% (milk); raising agents: diphosphate; flavourings; and preservative: potassium sorbate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in 4 Buttermilk Pancakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 4 Buttermilk Pancakes as ultra-processed markers: humectant: glycerol; buttermilk powder 4% (milk), diphosphate raising agent, flavourings. 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.