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).

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

UPF

vegetable margarine (palm, rapeseed oil, soft sunflower oil, salt, water, emulsifiers of fatty acids, citric acid)

A processed fat spread made from a blend of vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed, and sunflower) with salt, water, and emulsifiers; commonly used as a spread or baking fat.
UPF

flavouring

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

wheat flour

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

sugar

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

water

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

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
UPF

calcium alginate

A marine-derived gelling agent used as a thickener or stabilizer in foods, formed from alginic acid salts with calcium.
UPF

sodium phosphate

A gelling or thickening agent based on the inorganic phosphate salt, used to help gelation or texture in foods.
OK

citric acid

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

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
UPF

beta-carotene

A natural or synthetic orange pigment used as a colorant in foods and supplements.

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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).

Which ingredients in Margarine-Filled Pastry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Margarine-Filled Pastry as ultra-processed markers: vegetable margarine (palm, rapeseed oil, soft sunflower oil, salt, water, emulsifiers of fatty acids, citric acid), flavouring, dried glucose syrup, modified potato starch, calcium alginate, sodium phosphate, potassium sorbate, beta-carotene. 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.