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Tiger bloomer by Lidl
Lidl

Tiger bloomer

Barcode 4056489596240
Scanned  55  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tiger bloomer is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), preservative (calcium propionate), a flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), and other industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. These additives make it an industrial formulation rather than a minimally processed bread.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    calcium sulfate (acidity regulator)
    A mineral-based acidity regulator additive used in food processing.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • UPF
    sodium carbonates raising agents
    Leavening agents containing sodium carbonate (soda ash) used to produce carbon dioxide for doughs and batters.
  • OK
    ammonium carbonate
    A leavening agent historically used in baked goods; releases ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated, producing a light texture.
  • OK
    flour treatment agents: l-cysteine
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
  • OK
    malted barley
    Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
  • OK
    wheat sourdough
    Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
  • 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.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.

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Common questions about Tiger bloomer

Is Tiger bloomer ultra-processed?

Yes — Tiger bloomer by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), preservative (calcium propionate), a flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), and other industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. These additives make it an industrial formulation rather than a minimally processed bread.

Which ingredients in Tiger bloomer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tiger bloomer as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium carbonates raising agents, calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tiger bloomer?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough White Ciabattin by Jason's, Hand Finished White Sourdough by Coop, Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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