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least processed hot cross bun
The least processed
hot cross bun.
We scored 10 hot cross bun products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
5 verified · 0 estimated · 5 unscored
The score range
This category is heavily processed. Pick the least-bad option.
Best
24
Median
0
Worst
0
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage50% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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01
Rrhubarb & custard
NOVA 4additives 2ingredients 6nutri UNKNOWN
24
02
NOVA 4additives 3ingredients 8nutri UNKNOWN
20
03
NOVA 4additives 8ingredients 51nutri D
0
04
Extremely cheesy cheddar and red Leicester hot cross buns
M&S Food · 250g· Buy on Amazon →
At·M&S
Verified · NOVA+2 more
NOVA 4additives 4ingredients 27nutri D
0
05
44 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns
4 Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference· Buy on Amazon →
At·Sainsbury's
Verified · NOVA+5 more
NOVA 4additives 7ingredients 63nutri C
0
06
44 Milk Chocolate & Fudge Hot Cross Buns
4 Milk Chocolate & Fudge Hot Cross Buns
Waitrose & Partners· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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07
HHot Cross Bun Fudge
nutri UNKNOWN
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08
MMystery Hot Cross Bun 2
nutri UNKNOWN
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09
nutri UNKNOWN
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10
nutri UNKNOWN
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Methodology
How we score hot cross bun.
Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.
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