Yes — Wholemeal medium sliced is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: palm oil and palm fat (highly refined palm fruit oil), emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and preservative: calcium propionate. These industrial additives and refined oils classify the product as ultra-processed.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Ultimate Crumpets
M&S
Not UPF
6 Seed & Cereal Original Pitta
The Food Doctor
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
Seeded Sourdough Bread
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Everyday White Rolls
Jason's
Not UPF
Dark Rye Sourdough
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Yes — Wholemeal medium sliced by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: palm oil and palm fat (highly refined palm fruit oil), emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and preservative: calcium propionate. These industrial additives and refined oils classify the product as ultra-processed.
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.