Is Morrisons Fast Action Yeast ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- 11 ingredients
- 3 additives
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Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Yeast 94%, Emulsifier (ultra-processing marker), sorbitan monostearate (ultra-processing marker), Flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid, alpha-amylase), Salt (processing marker), Wheat flour, Wheat starch ALLERGY ADVICE For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, se ingredients in bold Nutrition Typical values Energy Fal
Additives: E1100 Alpha-Amylase , E300 Ascorbic acid , E491 Sorbitan monostearate
As written on the pack
Yeast (94%), Emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate, Flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid, alpha-amylase), Salt, Wheat flour. Wheat starch ALLERGY ADVICE For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, se ingredients in bold Nutrition Typical values Energy Fal
What makes it ultra-processed
Cosmetic additives
Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- E491 Sorbitan monostearate Emulsifiers are substances which make it possible to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in a foodstuff.
- Emulsifier Emulsifiers keep fat and water from separating, giving products a smooth, stable texture over a long shelf life.
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.
- Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
Among 20 yeast
From least to most processed, this one ranks 18th. 80% of the yeast here are ultra-processed.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5010251552710, last edited 22 May 2025), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
- The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
- General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.