Is Garant Bakpulver ultra-processed?

225 g Baking powders Sold in Sweden and Germany

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

Bakpulver (e500, e450 (ultra-processing marker)), potatisstärkelse (processing marker)

Additives: E450 Diphosphates , E500 Sodium carbonates

As written on the pack

Bakpulver (E500, E450), potatisstärkelse. Ursprung potatisstärkelse: Lettland eller Sverige.

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.

1 ingredient that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 6th. 64% of the baking powders 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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