Tag: Store bought pastry

According to a 2021 Guardian article, some chefs advocate for homemade shortcrust pastry while suggesting buying puff pastry is acceptable for time-crunched home cooks. So, is it better to make your own pastry, or is a store-bought option a perfectly acceptable shortcut?

According to the British Heart Foundation, packaged pastries are considered ultra-processed due to added ingredients like emulsifiers and flavorings. We’ll dive into the specifics of why is shop bought pastry ultra processed and what differentiates it from homemade versions.