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Hot cross buns
ranked #19 of 56 in hot cross buns
Contains: en:gluten, en:sulphur-dioxide-and-sulphites
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Ultra-processed
NOVA · 4 · 45 INGREDIENTS · 12 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 12 additives and 45 ingredients — substantially industrial.
Verified · NOVAUpdated · Mar 2026
Retailer · unknown
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Barcode · 0220010000696 · Photo sourced May 2026
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INGREDIENT
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Starting balance100
calcium carbonate
—0niacin
—0raisins
—0emulsifiers
—0mono
—0diglycerides
—0FinalNOVA · 4 · Ultra-processed0
Per-ingredient deltas come from a published rubric. Additive deltas come from the 468-entry E-number glossary (Open Food Facts taxonomy).
Flagged additives · 5
Potassium sorbateE202 · low
Common preservative against mould. Generally considered safe at typical food concentrations.
Citric acidE330 · low
Naturally occurs in citrus. Industrial form is fermented from glucose.
Guar gumE412 · low
Plant-derived thickener. Marker of industrial formulation in dressings & sauces.
Mono- and diglyceridesE471 · high
Industrial fat emulsifier. Hallmark of ultra-processed bread, ice cream, margarine.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateE481 · high
Industrial dough conditioner. Allows fast-rise bread that mimics traditional fermentation.
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