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Sliced Tiger Bloomer by Coop
Coop

Sliced Tiger Bloomer

Barcode 5000128783279
Scanned  39  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sliced Tiger Bloomer is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), preservative (calcium propionate), and additives such as flour treatment agents (L-cysteine, ascorbic acid). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ingredients fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • 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
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (calcium sulphate, citric acid)
  • OK
    raising agents (sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates)
    Mixture of inorganic leavening agents used to release gases (CO2) to help doughs and batters rise; typically includes sodium carbonate (soda) and ammonium carbonate (ammonium salt).
  • UPF
    flour treatment agents (l-cysteine, ascorbic acid)
    A dough conditioner mix containing l-cysteine (an amino acid) and ascorbic acid used to improve dough handling and rise.
  • OK
    malted barley
    Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
  • OK
    wheat sourdough
    Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.

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Common questions about Sliced Tiger Bloomer

Is Sliced Tiger Bloomer ultra-processed?

Yes — Sliced Tiger Bloomer by Coop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), preservative (calcium propionate), and additives such as flour treatment agents (L-cysteine, ascorbic acid). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Sliced Tiger Bloomer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sliced Tiger Bloomer as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flour treatment agents (l-cysteine, ascorbic acid), calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sliced Tiger Bloomer?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough White Ciabattin by Jason's, Hand Finished White Sourdough by Coop, Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer. 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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