Marks & Spencer

Italian flatbread

Barcode 00780988

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Yes — Italian flatbread is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes malted wheatflour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, and therefore considered an ultra-processed component according to NOVA. This makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely milled flour ground from wheat kernels, used as a base ingredient in many baked goods.
OK

water, olive oil
OK

salt

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

dried yeast, malted wheatflour (contains gluten)

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Common questions about Italian flatbread

Is Italian flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Italian flatbread by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes malted wheatflour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, and therefore considered an ultra-processed component according to NOVA. This makes the overall product 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.

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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.