Waitrose

4 All Butter Sultana Scones

Barcode 5000169646595

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No — 4 All Butter Sultana Scones is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains mainly basic culinary ingredients and standard leavening agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, or flavorings. Therefore, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

sultanas

Dried seedless grapes, commonly used in baking and snacks.
OK

buttermilk

A dairy product produced by culture or fermentation of milk; a liquid with mild tang and fat, used as a baking liquid or beverage.
OK

unsalted butter (milk) (11%)
OK

sugar

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

cornish clotted cream (milk)
OK

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate)

Raising agents used in baking. Disodium diphosphate is a leavening acid/salt combination; sodium hydrogen carbonate is baking soda, a basic leavening agent.
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

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

grape juice

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Common questions about 4 All Butter Sultana Scones

Is 4 All Butter Sultana Scones ultra-processed?

No — 4 All Butter Sultana Scones by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains mainly basic culinary ingredients and standard leavening agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate). There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, or flavorings. Therefore, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under the given NOVA-based rules.

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.