Italiamo

Le Sfoglie

Barcode 4056489042396

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Yes — Le Sfoglie is ultra-processed.

This puff pastry is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including vegetable margarine made with refined palm oil, as well as emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and flavourings. Palm oil in margarine is a highly processed refined fat, mono- and diglycerides are industrial emulsifiers, and flavourings are industrially produced additives. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic ground kernel product used as the main gluten-containing ingredient in bread and many baked goods.
OK

vegetable margarine (palm oil, sunflower oil, water, emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

sugar

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

malted wheat flour
OK

salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Le Sfoglie

Is Le Sfoglie ultra-processed?

Yes — Le Sfoglie by Italiamo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This puff pastry is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including vegetable margarine made with refined palm oil, as well as emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and flavourings. Palm oil in margarine is a highly processed refined fat, mono- and diglycerides are industrial emulsifiers, and flavourings are industrially produced additives. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Le Sfoglie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Le Sfoglie as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. 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?

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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.