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2 Stonebaked Baguettes by Aldi
Aldi

2 Stonebaked Baguettes

Barcode 4088600072029
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 2 Stonebaked Baguettes is ultra-processed.

The baguettes contain several industrially processed additives and extracts that classify them as ultra-processed under NOVA. These include antioxidant: ascorbic acid, malted barley flour, and barley malt extract, which are used as processing aids, dough improvers, and flavor enhancers rather than basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    ethyl alcohol (ethanol)
    A clear, volatile alcohol used as a solvent and as a base in alcoholic beverages; in food contexts, ethanol is a basic chemical ingredient common in all alcoholic drinks.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    fermented wheat germ
    Wheat germ that has undergone fermentation, used as a flavoring or nutrition ingredient; a traditional, naturally processed product.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)
    Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • UPF
    ascorbic acid; malted barley flour (antioxidant)
    A combination ingredient where ascorbic acid (vitamin C) acts as an antioxidant and malted barley flour can be used as a flour improver; the compound is part of processed ingredient blends.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.

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Common questions about 2 Stonebaked Baguettes

Is 2 Stonebaked Baguettes ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 Stonebaked Baguettes by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The baguettes contain several industrially processed additives and extracts that classify them as ultra-processed under NOVA. These include antioxidant: ascorbic acid, malted barley flour, and barley malt extract, which are used as processing aids, dough improvers, and flavor enhancers rather than basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in 2 Stonebaked Baguettes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 2 Stonebaked Baguettes as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, ascorbic acid; malted barley flour (antioxidant). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 2 Stonebaked Baguettes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Bake at Home White Baguettes by Aldi,Village Bakery, Bake at home white petits pains by Sainsbury's, Bake at home baguettes by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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