Sheldon's

Lancashire oven bottom muffins

Barcode 5023528000036

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Yes — Lancashire oven bottom muffins is ultra-processed.

Contains ultra-processed ingredients including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, and preservative calcium propionate, which classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

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

sugar

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

salt

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
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 (sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate)
UPF

calcium propionate

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

ascorbic acid flour treatment agent (vitamin c)

A flour treatment additive (ascorbic acid) used to improve dough strength and loaf volume; also a source of vitamin C.

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Common questions about Lancashire oven bottom muffins

Is Lancashire oven bottom muffins ultra-processed?

Yes — Lancashire oven bottom muffins by Sheldon's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains ultra-processed ingredients including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, and preservative calcium propionate, which classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Lancashire oven bottom muffins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lancashire oven bottom muffins as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Lancashire oven bottom 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.