Waitrose

Richly fruited hot cross buns

Barcode 5000169640364

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Yes — Richly fruited hot cross buns is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), flavourings (industrial flavorings), palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product), glucose syrup in the mixed peel, and emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and their esters). These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

mixed vine fruits (33%) (soaked sultanas (sultanas, water), soaked raisins (raisins, water), soaked chilean flame raisins (chilean flame raisins, water), currants (currants, sunflower oil))
OK

water

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

yeast

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

pasteurized free-range egg

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

mixed peel (2.0%) (orange peel, lemon peel, glucose syrup, sugar)
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

unsalted butter (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

salt

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

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).
OK

mixed spices

A generic blend of multiple spices used to season dishes; can range from simple sachets to complex spice mixes.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

palm fat (certified sustainable)
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

emulsifiers (mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)

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Common questions about Richly fruited hot cross buns

Is Richly fruited hot cross buns ultra-processed?

Yes — Richly fruited hot cross buns by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), flavourings (industrial flavorings), palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product), glucose syrup in the mixed peel, and emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and their esters). These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Richly fruited hot cross buns are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Richly fruited hot cross buns as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, flavourings. 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?

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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.