Waitrose

WR AB Cheese & Poppy Seed Twists 125g

Barcode 5000169101636

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No — WR AB Cheese & Poppy Seed Twists 125g is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour, butter, cheese, poppy seeds, skimmed milk powder, salt, yeast, barley malt flour, and sugar. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, stabilizers, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil). Therefore, according to the NOVA criteria given, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

butter (_milk_) 29%
OK

gruyère cheese (_milk_) 10%
OK

poppy seeds 2%
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

barley malt flour

A flour derived from malted barley used in baking to add color and sweetness.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about WR AB Cheese & Poppy Seed Twists 125g

Is WR AB Cheese & Poppy Seed Twists 125g ultra-processed?

No — WR AB Cheese & Poppy Seed Twists 125g by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour, butter, cheese, poppy seeds, skimmed milk powder, salt, yeast, barley malt flour, and sugar. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, stabilizers, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil). Therefore, according to the NOVA criteria given, this product is not ultra-processed.

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.