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Writing icing

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NOVA 4

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Writing icing by Sainsbury's

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Writing icing

by Sainsbury's in Sugars Barcode 01730593
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Writing icing by Sainsbury's is listed in the Sugars category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Added sugars 0.1 g 56.3 −100%

Category average across 2024 Sugars products on Foodmetria.

Ingredients

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Additives 3

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

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United Kingdom
Barcode
01730593

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Is Writing icing healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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