Coop

Italian Breadsticks

Barcode 5000128954105

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Yes — Italian Breadsticks is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. The other ingredients (wheat flour, olive oil, yeast, salt) are minimally processed, but the presence of any UPF ingredient is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

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

olive oil (7%)
OK

yeast

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

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Italian Breadsticks

Is Italian Breadsticks ultra-processed?

Yes — Italian Breadsticks by Coop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. The other ingredients (wheat flour, olive oil, yeast, salt) are minimally processed, but the presence of any UPF ingredient is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Italian Breadsticks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Italian Breadsticks as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Italian Breadsticks?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Classic Torinesi Breadsticks by Crosta & Mollica. 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?

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.