Is Sainsbury's Free from GLUTEN MILK EGG SOYA Macaroni o blend of ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- 7 ingredients
- 1 additive
Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Rice Flour 40%, Rice Flour 31%, Maize Flour 26%, Quinoa Flour 3%, Emulsifier (ultra-processing marker) (mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (ultra-processing marker), BAG Don't recycle at home RECYCLE WITH BAGS AT LARGE SUPERMARKET)
Additives: E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
As written on the pack
Rice Flour (40%), Wholegrain Rice Flour (31%), Maize Flour (26%), Quinoa Flour (3%), Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids. Suitable for coeliacs. BAG Don't recycle at home RECYCLE WITH BAGS AT LARGE SUPERMARKET
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.
- E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are made from fats and glycerol.
- Emulsifier Emulsifiers keep fat and water from separating, giving products a smooth, stable texture over a long shelf life.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 00289689, last edited 16 May 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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- 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.