Warburtons

Toasting Muffins

Barcode 5010044003559

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Yes — Toasting Muffins is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to the NOVA classification, including vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), emulsifiers (e471, e472e), preservative (calcium propionate), and flavouring. These industrial additives and refined oils classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with calcium, iron, niacin b3 and 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

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

rico flour
OK

salt

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

gluten

Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
UPF

vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm)

A blend of vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed (canola) oil, with a palm oil component. Used as a basic cooking oil and ingredient base in foods.
OK

emulsifiers (e471)
UPF

e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

acidity regulator (tartaric acid)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid / vitamin c)

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Common questions about Toasting Muffins

Is Toasting Muffins ultra-processed?

Yes — Toasting Muffins by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to the NOVA classification, including vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), emulsifiers (e471, e472e), preservative (calcium propionate), and flavouring. These industrial additives and refined oils classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Toasting Muffins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Toasting Muffins as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), calcium propionate, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Toasting Muffins?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including English Muffins by Marks & Spencer. 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?

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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.