Waitrose

Mince Pies

Barcode 5000169632079

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mince Pies is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), gelling agent (pectin), colour (plain caramel), and colour (anthocyanins). These additives and refined syrups are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mincemeat (53%) (sugar, mixed vine fruits [sultanas, raisins, currants], apple purée, humectant (vegetable glycerol), candles mixed peel (orange peel, glucose fructose syrup, sugar, lemon peel, citric acid), glacé cherries [cherries, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, acidity regulator (citric acid), colour (anthocyanins)], apricot purée [apricot, acidity regulator (ascorbic acid)], rapeseed oil, cornflour, candied mixed peel [orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, lemon peel, acidity regulator (citric acid)], acidity regulator (acetic acid), cinnamon, colour (plain caramel), nutmeg, sunflower oil, gelling agent (pectin), lemon oil, orange oil)
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

butter (milk) (14%)

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

sugar

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate) allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain nuts may be eaten hot or cold. oven heat gas 3
OK

160°c
OK

fan 140°c 8-9 mins preheat oven. remove all packaging. place pies on a baking tray and heat in centre of oven. energy k energy kcal fat

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Common questions about Mince Pies

Is Mince Pies ultra-processed?

Yes — Mince Pies by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), gelling agent (pectin), colour (plain caramel), and colour (anthocyanins). These additives and refined syrups are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.