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Wholemeal baps by Tesco
Tesco

Wholemeal baps

Barcode 03012369
Scanned  35  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholemeal baps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly refined oil), dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), an emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids), and flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid and L-cysteine hydrochloride). The presence of these industrial formulations and processing aids places it in the ultra-processed (UPF) category, even though it also includes basic ingredients like wholemeal flour, water, yeast, and salt.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • 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
    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
    malted barley
    Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
  • UPF
    emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
    A food additive used as an emulsifier formed from glycerides and tartaric acid esters; commonly known as MOG/DAG emulsifier.
  • OK
    flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid, l-cysteine hydrochloride)

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Wholemeal baps

Is Wholemeal baps ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal baps by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly refined oil), dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), an emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids), and flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid and L-cysteine hydrochloride). The presence of these industrial formulations and processing aids places it in the ultra-processed (UPF) category, even though it also includes basic ingredients like wholemeal flour, water, yeast, and salt.

Which ingredients in Wholemeal baps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wholemeal baps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, dextrose, emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholemeal baps?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Ciabatta rolls by Waitrose, 4 ciabatta rolls by ASDA, Ciabatta Roll by Tesco. 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?

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