Bacon & Egg Sandwich

Barcode 4335619182806

Yes — Bacon & Egg Sandwich is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components and additives according to NOVA: modified starch, emulsifiers (E471, E322, E464), sweetener sucralose, maltodextrin, smoke flavour bacon with natural flavouring and multiple preservatives (E250, E282), and refined sugar derivatives like dextrose. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

16 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork sausage

A processed meat product made from ground pork often seasoned and formed into a sausage shape.
UPF

egg mayonnaise

A ready-to-use condiment made from emulsified eggs and oil; often used as a spread or dip.
UPF

smoke flavour sweetcured bacon and tomato sauce on malted bread

A ready-made sandwich fill or ready-to-eat product containing smoked bacon, tomato sauce, and malted bread; may include flavor enhancers and processed ingredients.
UPF

egg mayonnaise and tomato sauce on white bread

A simple prepared sandwich item combining egg, mayonnaise, tomato sauce and white bread.
UPF

smoked flavoured sweetcured bacon and mayonnaise on malted bread

A sandwich item featuring smoked‑flavoured, cured bacon with mayonnaise on malted bread.
OK

bread: malted wheat flour

Malted wheat flour used as an ingredient in bread making.
OK

wheat flour

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

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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

salt

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

emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

A food additive that acts as an emulsifier. May contain sesame due to potential cross-contact during processing.
OK

potato starch

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

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.
UPF

acetic acid (acidity regulator)

Acidity regulator used as a preservative/acidulant in foods; often produced synthetically or via fermentation.
UPF

emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

A common food additive used to stabilize and combine fats and liquids in processed foods.
UPF

lecithin (sunflower)

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds; helps oil and water mix in foods.
UPF

carboxymethylcellulose

A cellulose derivative used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

calcium lactate

A calcium salt of lactic acid used as a preservative and acidity regulator.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

sugar

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

sucralose

A synthetic, non-caloric sweetener used to provide sweetness without added sugar.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

bacon

Cured meat product from pork belly with added salt, sugar, dextrose, stabilisers, preservatives, flavorings and vinegar.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

dried yeast

Dry yeast used as a leavening agent in baking and fermentation.
UPF

ascorbic acid (e300)

Ascorbic acid additive used as an antioxidant or dough conditioner; common food additive.
OK

pork leg

A cut of meat from the hind leg of a pig, used fresh or for roasting, braising, or slow cooking.
UPF

sodium nitrite

A curing preservative and color fixative used in processed meats. E250 (sodium nitrite) helps prevent spoilage and gives cured meats their characteristic pink color; it can form nitrosamines if misused and should be consumed within recommended limits.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

sodium

A key mineral used for electrolyte balance and as a food additive (often as salt) in many foods.

Common questions about Bacon & Egg Sandwich

Is Bacon & Egg Sandwich ultra-processed?

Yes — Bacon & Egg Sandwich is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components and additives according to NOVA: modified starch, emulsifiers (E471, E322, E464), sweetener sucralose, maltodextrin, smoke flavour bacon with natural flavouring and multiple preservatives (E250, E282), and refined sugar derivatives like dextrose. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Bacon & Egg Sandwich are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 16 ingredients in Bacon & Egg Sandwich as ultra-processed markers: egg mayonnaise, smoke flavour sweetcured bacon and tomato sauce on malted bread, egg mayonnaise and tomato sauce on white bread, smoked flavoured sweetcured bacon and mayonnaise on malted bread, emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), modified starch, acetic acid (acidity regulator), emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), lecithin (sunflower), carboxymethylcellulose, calcium lactate, sucralose, bacon, ascorbic acid (e300), sodium nitrite, maltodextrin. 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.