Saintsbury's

Extra thick Soft white toastie

Barcode 01691078

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Yes — Extra thick Soft white toastie is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processing aids, including preservative (calcium propionate), emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and refined palm oil. These ingredients classify the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
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

salt

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

calcium propionate; soya flour

A mixture consisting of the preservative calcium propionate and soya (soy) flour; used as a mold inhibitor in bakery and as a flour ingredient.
UPF

mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datem)

A fat-based emulsifier (DATEM) used to improve texture and emulsification in bakery and processed foods.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; palm oil

A mixed ingredient of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids often used as an emulsifier, commonly derived from palm oil.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Extra thick Soft white toastie

Is Extra thick Soft white toastie ultra-processed?

Yes — Extra thick Soft white toastie by Saintsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processing aids, including preservative (calcium propionate), emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and refined palm oil. These ingredients classify the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Extra thick Soft white toastie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Extra thick Soft white toastie as ultra-processed markers: calcium propionate; soya flour, mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datem), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; 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.