Yes — brioche burger buns is ultra-processed.
This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener), soya lecithin (emulsifier), potato dextrin (modified carbohydrate), and colour: carotene (added colour). The presence of these industrial additives and processed ingredients makes the product UPF under the NOVA classification.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Multiseed loaf
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Not UPF
Seeded multigrain bloomer
Not UPF
Ultimate Crumpets
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Not UPF
6 Seed & Cereal Original Pitta
The Food Doctor
Not UPF
Plain Breadsticks
ASDA
Not UPF
White Ciabattin
Jason's Sourdough
Not UPF
THE GREAT WHITE
JASON'S SOURDOUGH
Not UPF
SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS
JASONS SOURDOUGH
Not UPF
Sourdough
Jason's
Not UPF
Rye & Mixed Seed Sourdough Bread
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — brioche burger buns by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), invert sugar syrup (industrially processed inverted sugar), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener), soya lecithin (emulsifier), potato dextrin (modified carbohydrate), and colour: carotene (added colour). The presence of these industrial additives and processed ingredients makes the product UPF under the NOVA classification.
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.
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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.