Aldi

All Butter Mince Pies

Barcode 4088600560724

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Yes — All Butter Mince Pies is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, glucose-fructose syrup, potassium sorbate (preservative), diphosphates (raising agents), and palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

butter (milk) (14%)

Dairy fat derived from churning cream; common food ingredient used for cooking and baking.
OK

apple pulp (apple pulp, preservative: acetic acid)
OK

currants (7%)
OK

sultanas (5%)
OK

raisins (5%)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

brandy

A distilled spirit flavored with wine or fermented fruit juice. Not typically eaten as a basic food ingredient; used as a beverage or cooking liquor.
OK

ruby port
OK

cider
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
UPF

dextrose

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

glacé mixed citrus peel (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, lemon peel, sugar, preservative: potassium sorbate; acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

mixed spice (coriander, cinnamon, ginger, caraway, nutmeg, sunflower oil, cloves)
OK

salt

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

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

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

sodium carbonates; acidity regulator: citric acid; palm oil
OK

orange oil

Essential oil derived from orange peels used for flavor; highly concentrated aroma compound.
OK

ground cloves

Ground cloves are the finely milled powder of the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering warm, aromatic, and slightly bitter notes.

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Common questions about All Butter Mince Pies

Is All Butter Mince Pies ultra-processed?

Yes — All Butter Mince Pies by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, glucose-fructose syrup, potassium sorbate (preservative), diphosphates (raising agents), and palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in All Butter Mince Pies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in All Butter Mince Pies as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrose, 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.