6 brown sandwich thins

Barcode 4056489149019

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Yes — 6 brown sandwich thins is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), palm oil/fat (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, stearoyl-2-lactylates), stabilisers (xanthan gum, carboxymethyl cellulose), and the preservative calcium propionate. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

6 sliced thin bread rolls made with white and wholemeal wheat flour ingredients wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

malted barley flour

Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed and palm)
OK

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

emulsifiers: mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids
OK

stearoyl-2-lactylates
OK

stabilisers: xanthan gum
OK

carboxy methyl cellulose
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

flour treatment agents: ascorbic acid
OK

l-cysteine
OK

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OK

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Common questions about 6 brown sandwich thins

Is 6 brown sandwich thins ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 brown sandwich thins is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), palm oil/fat (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, stearoyl-2-lactylates), stabilisers (xanthan gum, carboxymethyl cellulose), and the preservative calcium propionate. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in 6 brown sandwich thins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 6 brown sandwich thins as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, calcium propionate, palm fat. 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.