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The Big 21 Seeds & Grains by Warburtons
Warburtons

The Big 21 Seeds & Grains

Barcode 5010044009643
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — The Big 21 Seeds & Grains is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrial sugar), emulsifiers (E472e, E471), preservative (calcium propionate), and caramelised sugar used as an additive. These are markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    seeds and grains blend (18%) (millet seed, malted wheat flakes, oats, sunflower seed, kibbled toasted rye, malted barley flour, brown linseed, sesame seed)
  • OK
    kibbled wholemeal einkorn (wheat)
  • OK
    kibbled wholemeal emmer (wheat)
  • OK
    malted rye flakes
  • OK
    buckwheat
    A gluten-free pseudocereal consisting of small triangular seeds used as a grain substitute.
  • OK
    barley flakes
    Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
  • OK
    spelt (wheat) flakes
  • OK
    white rice flakes
  • OK
    maize (corn)
    A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
  • OK
    white quinoa
    Raw, milled seeds of quinoa with a pale color, ready to cook.
  • OK
    pumpkin seed
  • OK
    red quinoa
  • OK
    black quinoa
  • OK
    chia seed
    Small seeds from Salvia hispanica, rich in omega-3 fats and fiber, used in puddings, baking, and toppings.
  • OK
    golden flaxseed
    Mature seeds of the flax plant, used as a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    poppy seed
    Tiny, oil-rich seeds from the opium poppy, commonly used for topping and baking; mild, nutty flavor.
  • 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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    glaze (water, pea protein, glucose syrup, rice flour)
  • UPF
    vegetable oils (rapeseed and sustainable palm)
    A blend of vegetable oils used for cooking; rapeseed (canola) and palm oil as part of a oil mix.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • UPF
    e472e emulsifier (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids)
    Emulsifier additive used to improve texture and blend fats and water; a processed polyglycerol ester.
  • OK
    e471; preservative: calcium propionate; caramelised sugar
  • OK
    flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid (vitamin c). suitable for vegans and vegetarians

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Common questions about The Big 21 Seeds & Grains

Is The Big 21 Seeds & Grains ultra-processed?

Yes — The Big 21 Seeds & Grains by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrial sugar), emulsifiers (E472e, E471), preservative (calcium propionate), and caramelised sugar used as an additive. These are markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in The Big 21 Seeds & Grains are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in The Big 21 Seeds & Grains as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed and sustainable palm), e472e emulsifier (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids). 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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