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Hot cross buns

ranked #18 of 56 in hot cross buns
Contains: en:gluten
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NOVA · 4 · 34 INGREDIENTS · 11 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 11 additives and 34 ingredients — substantially industrial.
Verified · NOVAUpdated · Mar 2026
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Barcode · 0282626000606
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Starting balance100
calcium carbonate~0–76%
—0
iron~0–76%
—0
niacin~0–76%
—0
thiamin~0–76%
—0
sultanas15%
—0
water~0–15%
whole / basic0
raisins9%
—0
sugar~0–9%
added sugar-3
yeast~0–9%
—0
palm oil~0–9%
see related (1)
industrial oil-3
industrial oil-3
salt~0–9%
whole / basic0
—0
flavouring~0–9%
flavouring-2
humectant~0–9%
—0
glycerol
—0
—0
FinalNOVA · 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
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.
Industrial fat emulsifier. Hallmark of ultra-processed bread, ice cream, margarine.
Industrial dough conditioner. Allows fast-rise bread that mimics traditional fermentation.
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