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Essential waitrose Scotch eggs

Barcode 5000169215845

Yes — Essential waitrose Scotch eggs is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under NOVA. Presence of any UPF ingredient makes the whole product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

free range whole _egg_ (34%)
OK

pork (32%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, niacin, thiamin, calcium carbonate).
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

salt

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

marjoram

A single herb used as a seasoning.
OK

yeast

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.

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Common questions about Essential waitrose Scotch eggs

Is Essential waitrose Scotch eggs ultra-processed?

Yes — Essential waitrose Scotch eggs by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under NOVA. Presence of any UPF ingredient makes the whole product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Essential waitrose Scotch eggs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Essential waitrose Scotch eggs as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.