Wheat Flour Flatbread

Barcode 4267439351004

Yes — Wheat Flour Flatbread is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including emulsifier (e472e), flavouring, preservative (potassium sorbate), dextrose, vinegar powder, and colour (beta-carotene), which are industrial additives and refined sugars not used in traditional home cooking.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

wheat flour (30%)
OK

acacia fiber
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

emulsifier e472e

A food additive used as an emulsifier in processed foods, typically an ester of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e) to improve texture and stability.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
UPF

vinegar powder

A dehydrated powder form of vinegar, produced by removing water from vinegar typically with added carriers for dry formulation. Used as a tangy seasoning or flavoring.
UPF

beta-carotene

A natural or synthetic orange pigment used as a colorant in foods and supplements.

Common questions about Wheat Flour Flatbread

Is Wheat Flour Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheat Flour Flatbread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including emulsifier (e472e), flavouring, preservative (potassium sorbate), dextrose, vinegar powder, and colour (beta-carotene), which are industrial additives and refined sugars not used in traditional home cooking.

Which ingredients in Wheat Flour Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Wheat Flour Flatbread as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier e472e, flavouring, potassium sorbate, dextrose, vinegar powder, beta-carotene. 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?

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.