Olive Oil Flatbread

Barcode 29333769

Yes — Olive Oil Flatbread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life and falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients are basic culinary items or simple fortification, but the presence of this preservative is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

fermented durum wheat flour

A flour product made from durum wheat that has undergone fermentation, typically used to contribute structure and texture in baking.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

High-quality olive oil pressed without chemical refinement, used for cooking and finishing; the (1%) may refer to its proportion in a product.
OK

calcium phosphate raising agent

A leavening agent based on calcium phosphate used to promote dough expansion in baked goods.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

deactivated dried yeast

Non-viable yeast used as a leavening agent or nutritional component in baking; provides flavor and nutrients without leavening activity.
UPF

potassium sorbate (e202)

Food preservative used to inhibit molds, yeast, and bacteria in various products; an industrial additive derived through chemical processing.
OK

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Vitamin C used as a flour improver to strengthen dough and improve volume.

Common questions about Olive Oil Flatbread

Is Olive Oil Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Olive Oil Flatbread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life and falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients are basic culinary items or simple fortification, but the presence of this preservative is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Olive Oil Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Olive Oil Flatbread as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate (e202). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.