M&S Food

6 Wholemeal Pittas

Barcode 00635684

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Yes — 6 Wholemeal Pittas is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate (preservative: E282), which is an industrial preservative additive used to extend shelf life. The other ingredients (wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, wheat starch) are basic or minimally processed, but the presence of E282 makes the overall product UPF under NOVA guidelines that classify foods with industrial additives such as preservatives as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal wheatflour (contains gluten)
OK

water

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

yeast

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

salt

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

calcium lactate

A calcium salt of lactic acid used as a preservative and acidity regulator.
OK

wheat starch (contains gluten)

Fine, white starch derived from wheat; a gluten-containing carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in many foods.

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Common questions about 6 Wholemeal Pittas

Is 6 Wholemeal Pittas ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Wholemeal Pittas by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate (preservative: E282), which is an industrial preservative additive used to extend shelf life. The other ingredients (wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, wheat starch) are basic or minimally processed, but the presence of E282 makes the overall product UPF under NOVA guidelines that classify foods with industrial additives such as preservatives as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in 6 Wholemeal Pittas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 6 Wholemeal Pittas as an ultra-processed marker: calcium lactate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 6 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.