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Yes — Pain au chocolat is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients. These include palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifiers such as lecithins, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, as well as the thickener cellulose gum and added flavourings. According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
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Dark Rye Sourdough
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Yes — Pain au chocolat by Bon Appetit is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients. These include palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifiers such as lecithins, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, as well as the thickener cellulose gum and added flavourings. According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product 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.