The pantry

puff pastry

Barcode 4088600570235

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — puff pastry is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil) and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. The presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

ethanol

A simple, volatile alcohol used as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and in beverages as the intoxicating component. In foods and drinks, it acts as the primary ingredient in alcoholic products.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

salt

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

emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; deactivated yeast
OK

colour: carotenes; acid: citric acid

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Common questions about puff pastry

Is puff pastry ultra-processed?

Yes — puff pastry by The pantry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil) and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. The presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in puff pastry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in puff pastry as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.