Village Bakery

Scotch Pancakes

Barcode 4088600231372

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Yes — Scotch Pancakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives and sugars such as invert sugar syrup and the preservative potassium sorbate, which fall under NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour ( wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron niacin, thiamin)
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

pasteurised egg

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

rapeseed oil

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

whey powder ( milk )
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
UPF

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

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

potassium hydrogen carbonate
OK

skimmed milk powder

Powdered milk with most of the fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient for dairy functionality.
OK

salt

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

potassium sorbate

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Scotch Pancakes

Is Scotch Pancakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Scotch Pancakes by Village Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives and sugars such as invert sugar syrup and the preservative potassium sorbate, which fall under NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Scotch Pancakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Scotch Pancakes as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, diphosphate salts used as leavening agents. 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.