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Wholemeal Baps by Village Bakery
Village Bakery

Wholemeal Baps

Barcode 4088600339351
Scanned  27  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholemeal Baps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids, including an emulsifier (sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), a preservative (calcium propionate), and refined palm oil/palm fat. These ingredients are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    barley
    A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    emulsifier (sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate)
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    flour treatment agents (alpha amylase, ascorbic acid)
  • UPF
    palm fat
    A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.

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Common questions about Wholemeal Baps

Is Wholemeal Baps ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal Baps by Village Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids, including an emulsifier (sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), a preservative (calcium propionate), and refined palm oil/palm fat. These ingredients are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Wholemeal Baps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wholemeal Baps as ultra-processed markers: calcium propionate, palm oil, palm fat. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholemeal Baps?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Ciabatta rolls by Waitrose, 4 ciabatta rolls by ASDA, Ciabatta Roll 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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