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Plain Ciabatta

Barcode 4088600253909

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

No — Plain Ciabatta is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional bread components: wheat flour, water, wheat gluten, ethyl alcohol (used in small amounts as a processing aid/preservative for packaged bread), extra virgin olive oil, salt, yeast, dried rye sourdough powder, and malted wheat flour. None of these are industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-style rules, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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).
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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.
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extra virgin olive oil (1.5%)

Unrefined olive oil pressed from olives; a basic culinary ingredient often used for cooking and dressing.
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salt

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

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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dried rye sourdough powder
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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.

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Common questions about Plain Ciabatta

Is Plain Ciabatta ultra-processed?

No — Plain Ciabatta by specially selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional bread components: wheat flour, water, wheat gluten, ethyl alcohol (used in small amounts as a processing aid/preservative for packaged bread), extra virgin olive oil, salt, yeast, dried rye sourdough powder, and malted wheat flour. None of these are industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-style rules, this product is not ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.