Aldi

Wholemeal medium sliced

Barcode 4088600011844

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

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.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal wheat flour
OK

water

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

wheat gluten

A protein from wheat used as a binder and to improve dough elasticity.
OK

yeast

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

salt

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil, palm fat)
OK

soy flour

A fine meal made from ground roasted soybeans, used as a protein-rich flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

emulsifier: mono-and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
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

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Wholemeal medium sliced

Is Wholemeal medium sliced ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Wholemeal medium sliced are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wholemeal medium sliced as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. 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?

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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.