Higgidy

Spinach, red pepper & basil mini muffins

Barcode 5060136255236

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No — Spinach, red pepper & basil mini muffins is not ultra-processed.

Contains mostly basic culinary ingredients (flours, vegetables, oils, herbs, nuts, salt, standard leavening agents). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups are listed, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

_wheat_ flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

_oat_ drink (water, _oats_, rapeseed oil)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

sautéed onion (onions, rapeseed oil)
OK

red pepper 14%
OK

sunblush pepper tapenade (sunblush® peppers, rapeseed oil, tomato concentrate, olive oil, salt, concentrated lemon juice)
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

sugar

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

spinach 10%
OK

butternut squash purée

Pureed butternut squash, a simple vegetable puree.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

pine nuts 2%
OK

raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate)
OK

water

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

vegetable stock

Liquid or powder made from vegetables simmered to extract flavor, used as a base for soups and sauces. May be packaged as a powder or cubic stock.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

smoked sea salt

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Common questions about Spinach, red pepper & basil mini muffins

Is Spinach, red pepper & basil mini muffins ultra-processed?

No — Spinach, red pepper & basil mini muffins by Higgidy is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mostly basic culinary ingredients (flours, vegetables, oils, herbs, nuts, salt, standard leavening agents). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups are listed, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for 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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