Yes — Puff Pastry Twists is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the margarine contains emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives, and the product includes palm fat, a highly refined oil considered UPF under the given rules.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other biscuits & cookies Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
amaretti
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
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Island Bakery
Not UPF
Highland All Butter Shortbread Rounds
Waitrose & Partners Dutch organic
Not UPF
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Not UPF
Shortbread all butter petticoat tails
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Not UPF
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Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Not UPF
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Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
Yes — Puff Pastry Twists by Savour Bakes is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the margarine contains emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives, and the product includes palm fat, a highly refined oil considered UPF under the given rules.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cheese & Poppy Seed Twists by Waitrose, Gruyere cheese & poppy seed twists by Morrisons. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.