Village Bakery

Cheese & Herb Metro Rolls

Barcode 4088600492643

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheese & Herb Metro Rolls is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil counted as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items (wheat flour, cheese, herbs, rapeseed oil, etc.), but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour made from ground wheat grains, often enriched with vitamins and minerals.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

grated mature cheddar cheese (milk) (9%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

dried herbs (1%) (basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme)
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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Cheese & Herb Metro Rolls

Is Cheese & Herb Metro Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese & Herb Metro Rolls 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 palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil counted as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items (wheat flour, cheese, herbs, rapeseed oil, etc.), but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Cheese & Herb Metro Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese & Herb Metro Rolls as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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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.