Menissez

Baguette

Barcode 3495566827654

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Baguette is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley flour and extract of malt barley, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients, and added antioxidant (ascorbic acid) as a dough improver. These extracted/processed additives go beyond basic bread ingredients (flour, water, yeast, salt, sourdough).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

water

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

_wheat_ sourdough
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

ethyl alcohol (ethanol)

A clear, volatile alcohol used as a solvent and as a base in alcoholic beverages; in food contexts, ethanol is a basic chemical ingredient common in all alcoholic drinks.
OK

_wheat_ _gluten_
OK

malted wheat flour

Flour made from wheat that has been malted (sprouted and dried), used to provide malt flavor and fermentable sugars.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, used in baking to add flavor and baking properties; a single-ingredient cereal product.
OK

extract of malt _barley_
OK

deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)

Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.

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Common questions about Baguette

Is Baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — Baguette by Menissez is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley flour and extract of malt barley, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients, and added antioxidant (ascorbic acid) as a dough improver. These extracted/processed additives go beyond basic bread ingredients (flour, water, yeast, salt, sourdough).

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.