Cauliflower Flatbread

Barcode 4061461422691

Yes — Cauliflower Flatbread is ultra-processed.

This food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavouring, maltodextrin, stabiliser E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and colour E160a. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients used in home cooking.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole wheat flour

A basic flour milled from whole wheat including bran, germ, and endosperm; common baking ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

cauliflower

A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
OK

rapeseed oil

Cooking oil pressed from rapeseed; a common basic vegetable oil used for frying or baking.
OK

baked potato
OK

milk whey powder

Powdered whey derived from milk used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

salt

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

yeast

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

sugar

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

vegetable extract (carrot)

A carrot-derived extract used to impart carrot flavor or color in foods; extracted, isolated ingredients are categorized as UPF.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

stabiliser: e471
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

spice extract (paprika)
UPF

beta-carotene (colorant)

Beta-carotene used as a food colorant (E160a); a natural plant-derived pigment.
OK

dried herbs (thyme, oregano)

Common questions about Cauliflower Flatbread

Is Cauliflower Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Cauliflower Flatbread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This food is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavouring, maltodextrin, stabiliser E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and colour E160a. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, going beyond basic culinary ingredients used in home cooking.

Which ingredients in Cauliflower Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cauliflower Flatbread as ultra-processed markers: vegetable extract (carrot), natural flavouring, maltodextrin, beta-carotene (colorant). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.