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Tesco Finest All Butter Croissant 4 Pack

Barcode 5000436734345

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No — Tesco Finest All Butter Croissant 4 Pack is not ultra-processed.

This croissant uses basic ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, eggs, milk, yeast, and salt. The acids (acetic and lactic) and ascorbic acid are simple food acids and a flour treatment agent, which are permitted minor processing aids in otherwise traditionally made baked goods and do not in themselves make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) butter

A composite ingredient combining enriched wheat flour with added calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin and butter.
OK

water

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

sugar

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

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

yeast

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

salt

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

inactive wheat sourdough

Dried or inactive sourdough starter derived from wheat; used as a fermentation culture or flavoring component in baking.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Tesco Finest All Butter Croissant 4 Pack

Is Tesco Finest All Butter Croissant 4 Pack ultra-processed?

No — Tesco Finest All Butter Croissant 4 Pack by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This croissant uses basic ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, eggs, milk, yeast, and salt. The acids (acetic and lactic) and ascorbic acid are simple food acids and a flour treatment agent, which are permitted minor processing aids in otherwise traditionally made baked goods and do not in themselves make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.