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cheddar & spinach mini muffins by Higgidy
Higgidy

cheddar & spinach mini muffins

Barcode 5060136253911
Scanned  27  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — cheddar & spinach mini muffins is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mainly basic foods and standard culinary ingredients (cheese, vegetables, flour, eggs, milk, butter, oil, spices). The raising agents are standard leavening agents, which do not make a food ultra-processed in NOVA. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, gums, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    mature cheddar cheese (milk) (26%)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Wheat flour is a milled grain product used as a base for breads and pastries; the note indicates fortification with calcium carbonate, iron, and niacin.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    spinach (15%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    free range whole egg
  • OK
    butternut squash purée
    Pureed butternut squash, a simple vegetable puree.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate)
  • OK
    double cream
    A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
  • OK
    dried skimmed milk
    Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    onion purée
    A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • OK
    cheese
    Dairy product made from milk; typically aged and salted.
  • OK
    dijon mustard
  • OK
    mustard powder
    Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    nutmeg allergens: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. all ingredients are suitable for vegetarians. however
  • OK
    this product is made on a site where we also handle non-vegetarian products

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Common questions about cheddar & spinach mini muffins

Is cheddar & spinach mini muffins ultra-processed?

No — cheddar & spinach mini muffins by Higgidy is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mainly basic foods and standard culinary ingredients (cheese, vegetables, flour, eggs, milk, butter, oil, spices). The raising agents are standard leavening agents, which do not make a food ultra-processed in NOVA. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, gums, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups are present.

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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