Margarine-Filled Pastry

Barcode 5057753474300

Yes — Margarine-Filled Pastry is ultra-processed.

The ingredients list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. These include: flavouring; modified potato starch (a chemically/physically altered starch); dried glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup); emulsifiers of fatty acids in the margarine; gelling agent (sodium phosphate); acidity regulator (citric acid); potassium sorbate (preservative); and colour (beta-carotene as an added colouring). Additionally, palm oil in margarine is a highly refined oil. The presence of these extracted, modified, and industrially formulated additives clearly places the product in NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common questions about Margarine-Filled Pastry

Is Margarine-Filled Pastry ultra-processed?

Yes — Margarine-Filled Pastry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. These include: flavouring; modified potato starch (a chemically/physically altered starch); dried glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup); emulsifiers of fatty acids in the margarine; gelling agent (sodium phosphate); acidity regulator (citric acid); potassium sorbate (preservative); and colour (beta-carotene as an added colouring). Additionally, palm oil in margarine is a highly refined oil. The presence of these extracted, modified, and industrially formulated additives clearly places the product in NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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.