Waitrose

mixed olive ciabatta

Barcode 5000169080955

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — mixed olive ciabatta is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fermented/malted wheat flour, salt, yeast, and herbs). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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.
OK

kalamata olives (9%)
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green olives (6%)
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extra virgin olive oil

High-quality olive oil obtained from cold-pressed olives; typically used as a cooking oil or flavoring.
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

salt

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

yeast

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

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
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parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
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thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
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bay leaf

A dried leaf from the Bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis) used as a herb to flavor dishes.

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Common questions about mixed olive ciabatta

Is mixed olive ciabatta ultra-processed?

No — mixed olive ciabatta by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, olives, extra virgin olive oil, fermented/malted wheat flour, salt, yeast, and herbs). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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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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.