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Ciabatta rolls by M&S
M&S

Ciabatta rolls

Barcode 00423946
Scanned  51  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Ciabatta rolls is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), water, wheat fibre, salt, wheat gluten, yeast (including vitamin D yeast), and dried fermented wheat flour. These are minimally processed or culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be considered an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour (with fortifications)
    A common cereal flour made from wheat, with added nutrients (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Often used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived fibre from wheat grain; used as a food ingredient for bulking or texture.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    gluten
    Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
  • OK
    yeast
    Microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking; may include vitamin D-enriched yeast.
  • OK
    dried fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour subjected to fermentation and drying, used as a baking ingredient; provides structure and flavor.

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Common questions about Ciabatta rolls

Is Ciabatta rolls ultra-processed?

No — Ciabatta rolls by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), water, wheat fibre, salt, wheat gluten, yeast (including vitamin D yeast), and dried fermented wheat flour. These are minimally processed or culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be considered an ultra-processed food.

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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