By Sainsbury's,Sainsbury’s

6 White Pittas

Barcode 000000234924

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No — 6 White Pittas is not ultra-processed.

A simple bread choice made with familiar, everyday ingredients.

White pitta breads are not ultra-processed because they use fortified wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, spirit vinegar, and calcium propionate without industrial formulations that define UPF. Fortified flour and basic baking ingredients remain minimally processed, while calcium propionate is a basic preservative used to prevent mold and does not make the product ultra-processed here.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortified british wheat flour

A basic wheat flour product that has been enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin) to improve its nutritional value; used as a staple baking ingredient.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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preservative

A generic food additive used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
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calcium propionate

A salt of propionic acid used as a mold inhibitor in bread and baked goods; also acts as a preservative.

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Common questions about 6 White Pittas

Is 6 White Pittas ultra-processed?

No — 6 White Pittas by By Sainsbury's,Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). White pitta breads are not ultra-processed because they use fortified wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, spirit vinegar, and calcium propionate without industrial formulations that define UPF. Fortified flour and basic baking ingredients remain minimally processed, while calcium propionate is a basic preservative used to prevent mold and does not make the product ultra-processed here.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.