Sainsbury's

Wholemeal Pittas

Barcode 00234931

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No — Wholemeal Pittas is not ultra-processed.

A simple bread made with familiar, minimally processed ingredients.

This product is not ultra-processed. It is made primarily from wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, fortified wheat flour, wheat starch, and calcium propionate. The flours, yeast, vinegar, salt, wheat starch, and added vitamins and minerals are basic or minimally processed culinary ingredients. Calcium propionate is a conventional preservative, but it does not indicate an industrial formulation sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed here.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
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water

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

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

A basic combination commonly used as a seasoning, consisting of spirit vinegar (acetic acid diluted with water) and salt (sodium chloride).
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fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
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preservative: calcium propionate; wheat starch

A packaged ingredient blend including calcium propionate (a chemical preservative) and wheat starch (a refined carbohydrate) used to extend shelf life and as a thickener.

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Common questions about Wholemeal Pittas

Is Wholemeal Pittas ultra-processed?

No — Wholemeal Pittas by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is not ultra-processed. It is made primarily from wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, fortified wheat flour, wheat starch, and calcium propionate. The flours, yeast, vinegar, salt, wheat starch, and added vitamins and minerals are basic or minimally processed culinary ingredients. Calcium propionate is a conventional preservative, but it does not indicate an industrial formulation sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed here.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholemeal Pittas?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including WHOLEMEAL PITTA by Cohens Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.