Sainsbury's

Olive ciabatta

Barcode 01744521

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Olive ciabatta is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fermented wheat flour, herbs, salt, yeast, malted wheat flour) without industrial additives, flavorings, or refined industrial sugars, so this is not ultra-processed per NOVA.

Ingredients

No 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

kalamata olives (12%)
OK

green olives (4%)
OK

extra virgin olive oil

Virgin olive oil obtained from pressing olives, used for cooking and dressing; considered a basic culinary oil.
OK

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

salt

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

yeast

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

malted wheat flour

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.

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Common questions about Olive ciabatta

Is Olive ciabatta ultra-processed?

No — Olive ciabatta by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fermented wheat flour, herbs, salt, yeast, malted wheat flour) without industrial additives, flavorings, or refined industrial sugars, so this is not ultra-processed per NOVA.

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.