Is Borwick's Baking Powder ultra-processed?

200g Baking powder or raising agent Sold in the United Kingdom

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Acid (Sodium Pyrophosphate (ultra-processing marker)), Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornflour

Additives: E450 Diphosphates , E450iii Tetrasodium diphosphate , E500 Sodium carbonates , E500ii Sodium hydrogen carbonate

As written on the pack

Acid Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornflour.

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E450 Diphosphates Diphosphates are phosphate salts used as raising agents in baking powder, and to hold water in processed meats and cheese.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 19th. 63% of the baking powder or raising agent here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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