Warburtons

Crumpets

Barcode 5010044000701

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Yes — Crumpets is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative: calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive and a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Other ingredients such as wheat flour, water, yeast, raising agents (E450, E500, E501), salt, and sugar are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of calcium propionate makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (with calcium, iron, niacin (b3) ,thiamin (b1))
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

raising agents: e450
OK

e500
OK

e501; salt
OK

sugar

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

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.

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Common questions about Crumpets

Is Crumpets ultra-processed?

Yes — Crumpets by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative: calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive and a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Other ingredients such as wheat flour, water, yeast, raising agents (E450, E500, E501), salt, and sugar are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of calcium propionate makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Crumpets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Crumpets as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crumpets?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough Crumpets by Jason’s. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.