Morrisons

Small Baguette

Barcode 5010251145066

Yes — Small Baguette is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose monohydrate (an industrial sugar), a stabiliser (sodium carboxymethylcellulose), an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

_wheat_ flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

dextrose monohydrate

A simple sugar (glucose) derived from starch via hydrolysis; a crystalline form used as a sweetener and carrier in foods.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

stabiliser (sodium carboxymethylcellulose)
OK

brandy vinegar
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

emulsifier (mono - and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

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Common questions about Small Baguette

Is Small Baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — Small Baguette by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose monohydrate (an industrial sugar), a stabiliser (sodium carboxymethylcellulose), an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Small Baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Small Baguette as ultra-processed markers: dextrose monohydrate, palm oil. 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?

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.