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St Clements Hot Cross Buns by Tesco
Tesco

St Clements Hot Cross Buns

Barcode 5057753938789
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — St Clements Hot Cross Buns is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. These include palm fat and palm stearin (highly refined palm oils), flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an emulsifier), and a refined sugar syrup. The presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified british wheat flour
    Wheat flour fortified with minerals (calcium carbonate and iron) as per UK standard fortification practices.
  • OK
    moistened sultanas
    Dried grapes (sultanas) rehydrated with water to reach a plump, moist texture.
  • UPF
    diced candied apple
    Apple pieces preserved by coating with sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, forming a sweet, glossy candy.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    spiced apple compote
    Cooked apples with water, sugar and a blend of spices (ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, pimento, black pepper) to create a spiced fruit compote.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    vert sugar syrup
    A sugary syrup term that appears to be a processed sugar syrup; used as a sweetener. Depending on its production, it may be a traditional syrup or an industrially refined syrup.
  • UPF
    palm fat
    A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Wheat flour enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron) and B vitamins (niacin, thiamin). A basic, widely used baking ingredient.
  • UPF
    emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; potato starch
    Emulsifier composed of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids with potato starch; a common additive in processed foods to improve texture and stability. This is an industrial ingredient.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rye flour and rapeseed oil
    A mixed ingredient consisting of rye flour and rapeseed (canola) oil; common in bread or crackers for structure and fat.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    cassia (chinese cinnamon)
    Bark from Cinnamomum cassia, closely related to true cinnamon with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor; used ground or as sticks in baking and savory dishes.
  • UPF
    flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid; palm stearin
    A flour treatment formulation using ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and palm stearin (palm fat) to improve dough handling and shelf life; contains a refined fat.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds used as a spice with potential allergen notes; basic spice ingredient.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    soy
    Legume seed used for its beans; common in soy products and as a source of protein and oil.
  • OK
    barley
    A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.

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Common questions about St Clements Hot Cross Buns

Is St Clements Hot Cross Buns ultra-processed?

Yes — St Clements Hot Cross Buns by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. These include palm fat and palm stearin (highly refined palm oils), flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an emulsifier), and a refined sugar syrup. The presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in St Clements Hot Cross Buns are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in St Clements Hot Cross Buns as ultra-processed markers: diced candied apple, palm fat, emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; potato starch, flavouring, flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid; palm stearin. 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.

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