Waitrose

Butter croissant

Barcode 5000169304143

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

No — Butter croissant is not ultra-processed.

The croissant contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, yeast, egg, salt) and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid) and enzymes, which are permitted minor processing aids under NOVA and do not in themselves make a food ultra-processed. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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butter

Dairy fat made from milk; common cooking fat.
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water

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

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

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
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pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about Butter croissant

Is Butter croissant ultra-processed?

No — Butter croissant by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The croissant contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, yeast, egg, salt) and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid) and enzymes, which are permitted minor processing aids under NOVA and do not in themselves make a food ultra-processed. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic additives present.

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.