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The Great Tiger Bloomer by Aldi
Aldi

The Great Tiger Bloomer

Barcode 4088600165455
Scanned  74  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — The Great Tiger Bloomer is ultra-processed.

Tiger Bloomer is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose and flour treatment agents (l-cysteine, ascorbic acid), which are industrial ingredients/additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic cereal flour made from wheat, commonly used as a staple ingredient in bread and other baked goods. The parenthetical lists fortificants typically added during milling.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Flour ground from rye grains, used for breads and baked goods with a distinct rye flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, often used in sourdough or fermented doughs; not an industrial processing ingredient.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    A protein from wheat used as a binder and to improve dough elasticity.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic ground kernel product used as the main gluten-containing ingredient in bread and many baked goods.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    flour treatment agents (l-cysteine, ascorbic acid)
    A dough conditioner mix containing l-cysteine (an amino acid) and ascorbic acid used to improve dough handling and rise.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Barley flour that has been malted to develop enzymes for brewing or baking.
  • OK
    raising agents (sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates)
    Mixture of inorganic leavening agents used to release gases (CO2) to help doughs and batters rise; typically includes sodium carbonate (soda) and ammonium carbonate (ammonium salt).

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Common questions about The Great Tiger Bloomer

Is The Great Tiger Bloomer ultra-processed?

Yes — The Great Tiger Bloomer by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Tiger Bloomer is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose and flour treatment agents (l-cysteine, ascorbic acid), which are industrial ingredients/additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in The Great Tiger Bloomer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in The Great Tiger Bloomer as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flour treatment agents (l-cysteine, ascorbic acid). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to The Great Tiger Bloomer?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough White Ciabattin by Jason's, Hand Finished White Sourdough by Coop, Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer. 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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