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Yes — 4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and formulations, including invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), emulsifiers such as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and sodium/potassium/calcium salts of fatty acids, as well as dextrin and palm fat (a highly processed refined fat). The presence of these additives places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
The Honey Soaked Seeded Bloomer
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Old El Paso
Not UPF
CIABATTA ROLLS
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Not UPF
wholemeal sourdough bread
Taste the difference
Not UPF
Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Parmigiano Reggiano & Poppyseed Torinesi Breadsticks
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Piadina
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Sourdough Bread
Jason's Sourdough
Not UPF
brown sourdough bloomer
Tesco
Not UPF
White Sourdough Bread
Waitrose
Not UPF
Yes — 4 Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Bun by Aldi Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and formulations, including invert sugar syrup (industrially processed sugar syrup), flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), emulsifiers such as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and sodium/potassium/calcium salts of fatty acids, as well as dextrin and palm fat (a highly processed refined fat). The presence of these additives places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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.