Sainsbury's

fine breadcrumbs

Barcode 01844825

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No — fine breadcrumbs is not ultra-processed.

This product is made from fortified wheat flour, yeast, and salt. Fortified wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals is still considered a basic culinary ingredient, and yeast and salt are also simple, minimally processed ingredients. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so this product is not ultra-processed according to 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

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.

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Common questions about fine breadcrumbs

Is fine breadcrumbs ultra-processed?

No — fine breadcrumbs by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is made from fortified wheat flour, yeast, and salt. Fortified wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals is still considered a basic culinary ingredient, and yeast and salt are also simple, minimally processed ingredients. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so this product is not ultra-processed according to 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.