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

The scones are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, clotted cream and raising agents, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, earning the NOVA 4 rating. The label lists the additives disodium diphosphate (E450i) and sodium hydrogen carbonate (E500ii), which appear as raising agents (E450, E500) on the ingredient list.

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

With 17.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the scones can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable as a regular choice for people managing diabetes. The 1.01 g of salt contributes to total sodium intake and may elevate blood pressure, so they should be consumed sparingly by those on a low‑salt or hypertensive diet.

Is the butter in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes. Both unsalted butter and the Cornish clotted cream contain milk proteins, and milk is listed as an allergen on the label, so the scones are not safe for anyone with a milk allergy.

Waitrose

4 All Butter Sultana Scones

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

4 All Butter Sultana Scones are sweet snack items classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, offered by Waitrose. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E (score 20) and belong to NOVA 4, reflecting their ultra‑processed nature with added raising agents (E450, E500) and several allergens including milk, egg and gluten. While they provide 7 g of protein per 100 g and 21 % fruit content from sultanas, they are relatively high in sugars (17.4 g), saturated fat (6.5 g) and salt (1.01 g), which may be a concern for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal338 kcal

Fat10.8 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates52.4 g

Sugars17.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, these scones contain less sugar (17.4 g vs 28.98 g), less fat (10.8 g vs 17.65 g), lower saturated fat (6.5 g vs 7.8 g), lower salt (1.01 g vs 1.98 g), fewer calories (338 kcal vs 418 kcal) and slightly more protein (7 g vs 6.33 g), but also provide less dietary fiber (1.5 g vs 3.07 g) and carbohydrates (52.4 g vs 59.6 g).

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sultanas (21%), buttermilk, unsalted butter (milk) (11%), sugar, Cornish clotted cream (milk), raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate), rice starch, pasteurised free range egg, grape juice

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