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Bread Crumbs Italian Style

Barcode 0041196891027

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Yes — Bread Crumbs Italian Style is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as “natural flavor,” which is an extracted, processed flavoring agent, and the use of refined vegetable oils in a ready-to-eat processed breadcrumb product. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
OK

salt

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

vegetable oil (high oleic safflower, high oleic soybean oil, high oleic sunflower oil, high oleic canola and/or canola oil). contains less than 2% of: yeast
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

natural flavor

A flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart taste. It is an additive and may include extracts, concentrates, or essences from plants or animals.
OK

paprika. contains wheat
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

soybean

A leguminous seed used as a staple protein source; commonly processed into soybeans, tofu, soy milk, and miso.
OK

sesame

A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.
OK

sunflower seeds

Edible seeds of the sunflower plant, often used toasted or raw in dishes.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.

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Common questions about Bread Crumbs Italian Style

Is Bread Crumbs Italian Style ultra-processed?

Yes — Bread Crumbs Italian Style by Progresso is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as “natural flavor,” which is an extracted, processed flavoring agent, and the use of refined vegetable oils in a ready-to-eat processed breadcrumb product. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Bread Crumbs Italian Style are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bread Crumbs Italian Style as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavor. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.