The Bakery

6 Croissants

Barcode 5052449179705

Yes — 6 Croissants is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), colour (carotenes), flavouring, and a thickener (carob bean gum). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

butter (21%) (milk)
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

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

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.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids used to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel in foods; commonly added to baked goods, margarine, and processed foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
OK

thickener (carob bean gum)
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Crisps, Snacks & Nuts →

Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about 6 Croissants

Is 6 Croissants ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Croissants by The Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), colour (carotenes), flavouring, and a thickener (carob bean gum). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 6 Croissants are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 6 Croissants as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, color (carotenes), flavouring. 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.