Why is Taste the Difference 4 All Butter Sultana Scones classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The scones are made from refined fortified wheat flour, added sugars, butter, milk, egg and contain two raising agents – disodium diphosphate (E450i) and sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) – which together place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in these sultana scones affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the scones can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose, making them a less suitable choice for people managing diabetes, while the 1 g of salt, although lower than many comparable products, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for those with hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes. The primary ingredient is fortified British wheat flour, which contains gluten, so the scones are not safe for anyone with gluten intolerance, wheat allergy or celiac disease.

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Taste the Difference 4 All Butter Sultana Scones

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Product Insights

Taste the Difference 4 All Butter Sultana Scones are sweet baked treats classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups, offering a soft buttery texture with sultana raisins. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars, butter, milk, eggs and two raising agents (disodium diphosphate and sodium bicarbonate). Nutritionally, the scones provide 344 kcal per 100 g, 10 g fat (6.5 g saturated), 20.7 g sugars and 1 g salt, which is lower than the average for similar scones but still high in sugar and saturated fat, and they contain gluten, milk and egg allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal344 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars20.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average for typical scones, these sultana scones contain less sugar (20.7 g vs 28.98 g), less total fat (10 g vs 17.65 g), less saturated fat (6.5 g vs 7.8 g) and less salt (1 g vs 1.98 g), while delivering slightly more protein (7.7 g vs 6.33 g).

Ingredients

Fortified British Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sultanas (23%), Cornish Buttermilk (15%) (Cows' Milk), Butter (11%) (Cows' Milk), Sugar, Pasteurised Free Range Egg, Cornish Clotted Cream (3%) (Cows' Milk), Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate.

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