Asda

English Mustard

Barcode 5050854213380

Yes — English Mustard is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive stabiliser (xanthan gum), which is an industrially extracted and synthesized thickener/stabiliser. All other ingredients (water, mustard flour, spirit vinegar, salt, sugar, fortified wheat flour with vitamins/minerals, turmeric) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of xanthan gum is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

oriental mustard flour (25%)
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.

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Common questions about English Mustard

Is English Mustard ultra-processed?

Yes — English Mustard by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive stabiliser (xanthan gum), which is an industrially extracted and synthesized thickener/stabiliser. All other ingredients (water, mustard flour, spirit vinegar, salt, sugar, fortified wheat flour with vitamins/minerals, turmeric) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of xanthan gum is sufficient to make the overall product UPF under the NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in English Mustard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in English Mustard as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser (xanthan gum). 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.