Genius

Scotch Pancakes

Barcode 5060195905578

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Scotch Pancakes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), emulsifiers (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and stabilisers (xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose). It also includes the pre-identified UPF ingredients partially inverted sugar syrup and acidity regulator (citric acid), which by instruction require classification as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

starches (potato, maize)
OK

sugar

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

vegetable glycerol

A humectant derived from glycerol used to retain moisture in foods; a simple, single-ingredient food additive.
OK

dried egg white (egg white powder)

Powdered form of egg white used as a protein source, leavening aid, and binder in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
UPF

raising agents - disodium diphosphate and potassium hydrogen carbonate

Leavening agents (chemical leaveners) used to make dough rise; consist of inorganic compounds.
OK

dried whole egg

Dried eggs obtained by removing moisture, used as a convenient source of protein and functional binder.
OK

emulsifier (water, sugar, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids, potassium hydroxide). salt
OK

citric acid

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

stabilisers (xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose)

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Common questions about Scotch Pancakes

Is Scotch Pancakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Scotch Pancakes by Genius is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), emulsifiers (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and stabilisers (xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose). It also includes the pre-identified UPF ingredients partially inverted sugar syrup and acidity regulator (citric acid), which by instruction require classification as UPF.

Which ingredients in Scotch Pancakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Scotch Pancakes as ultra-processed markers: partially inverted sugar syrup, raising agents - disodium diphosphate and potassium hydrogen carbonate. 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.