Yes — BAGEL thins is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: calcium propionate (preservative) and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are extracted/synthesized additives used to preserve or modify texture, fitting NOVA’s ultra-processed category.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Ciabatta roll
Tesco
Not UPF
sourdough bloomer
Tesco
Not UPF
Handcrafted Coburg
Sainsbury’s
Not UPF
Baguette
Menissez
Not UPF
Stone Baked Ciabatta Rolls
Morrisons The Best
Not UPF
2 large garlic and coriander naans
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Crafted seeded sourdough baguette
Marks & Spencer, M&S food c
Not UPF
Crispbread
Schär
Not UPF
Peter’s Yard Sourdough Crispbreads
Peter’s Yard
Not UPF
White Sourdough Bloomer
Coop
Not UPF
Yes — BAGEL thins by VILLAGE BAKERY is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: calcium propionate (preservative) and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are extracted/synthesized additives used to preserve or modify texture, fitting NOVA’s ultra-processed 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.