Sainsbury's

Wholemeal Pittas

Barcode 00234931

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No — Wholemeal Pittas is not ultra-processed.

A simple wholegrain bread made with familiar everyday ingredients.

This is a basic wholemeal bread product made primarily from wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, fortified wheat flour, and wheat starch. The fortified flour contains vitamins and minerals, which are simple nutritional fortifiers, and calcium propionate is a basic preservative rather than an industrial formulation that makes the product ultra-processed under the specified criteria. No artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, refined specialty syrups, or highly processed oils are present. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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 is a basic wholemeal bread product made primarily from wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, fortified wheat flour, and wheat starch. The fortified flour contains vitamins and minerals, which are simple nutritional fortifiers, and calcium propionate is a basic preservative rather than an industrial formulation that makes the product ultra-processed under the specified criteria. No artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, refined specialty syrups, or highly processed oils are present. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.