Lancashire Eccles Cake Ltd

Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes

Barcode 5011403997670

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Yes — Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list contains ultra-processed components: palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup where sucrose is chemically split), and margarine (typically an industrial formulation containing refined fats and additives).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

vine fruits (raisins)
OK

currants (42%)
OK

flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin, wheat gluten)
OK

butter

Dairy fat produced by churning cream, used as a cooking fat and flavor enhancer.
OK

vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed)
OK

sugar

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

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

water

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

margarine
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

salt

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

baking powder (wheat)

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Common questions about Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes

Is Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes by Lancashire Eccles Cake Ltd is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list contains ultra-processed components: palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup where sucrose is chemically split), and margarine (typically an industrial formulation containing refined fats and additives).

Which ingredients in Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes as an ultra-processed marker: invert sugar syrup. 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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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.