Asda

Crumpets

Barcode 5054070456071

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crumpets is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), acidity regulator (glucono delta-lactone), and preservative (potassium sorbate), which are industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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 (bi)]
OK

water

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

raising agents (diphosphates, potassium carbonates)

Food additive used as a leavening agent in baking, comprising diphosphates (a phosphate salt) and potassium carbonate. Typically added in small quantities to dough or batter to produce gas and rise.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

acidity regulator (glucono delta-lactone)
OK

preservative (potassium sorbate). allergy advice! for allergens includi

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Common questions about Crumpets

Is Crumpets ultra-processed?

Yes — Crumpets by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), acidity regulator (glucono delta-lactone), and preservative (potassium sorbate), which are industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Crumpets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crumpets as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, raising agents (diphosphates, potassium carbonates). 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.