Co-op Bakery

4 Large White Baps

Barcode 5000128796217

Yes — 4 Large White Baps is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically: palm oil (a highly refined, industrial oil), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are typical UPF additives used to modify texture and shelf life. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this product is UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

water

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

dextrose

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

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

monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (vegetable) and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (vegetable)

Emulsifiers derived from vegetable fats used to improve texture, mix, and stability in processed foods. They are synthetic/industrial processing products.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about 4 Large White Baps

Is 4 Large White Baps ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Large White Baps by Co-op Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically: palm oil (a highly refined, industrial oil), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are typical UPF additives used to modify texture and shelf life. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this product is UPF.

Which ingredients in 4 Large White Baps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 4 Large White Baps as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, dextrose, monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (vegetable) and mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (vegetable). 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.