San Francisco Pretzel Company

Sourdough specials

Barcode 0041780202680

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sourdough specials is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and acidity regulators, which are industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

vegetable oil (corn oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, and/or palm oil)

A blend of vegetable oils which may include palm oil; since palm oil is a highly processed refined oil, this ingredient is considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA when it includes palm oil.
OK

yeast

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

acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid)

A category of additives used to regulate acidity. Citric acid and lactic acid are common food-grade acids derived or produced industrially as additives.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.

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Common questions about Sourdough specials

Is Sourdough specials ultra-processed?

Yes — Sourdough specials by San Francisco Pretzel Company is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and acidity regulators, which are industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.

Which ingredients in Sourdough specials are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sourdough specials as an ultra-processed marker: vegetable oil (corn oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, and/or palm oil). 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.