Waitrose,Essential Waitrose

Pitta

Barcode 5000169618790

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Yes — Pitta is ultra-processed.

The pitta bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life. The rest of the ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, yeast, wheat gluten, salt) are basic culinary ingredients, but the inclusion of this preservative makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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).
OK

salt

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

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.

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Common questions about Pitta

Is Pitta ultra-processed?

Yes — Pitta by Waitrose,Essential Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The pitta bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative calcium propionate, which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life. The rest of the ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, yeast, wheat gluten, salt) are basic culinary ingredients, but the inclusion of this preservative makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Pitta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pitta as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. 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?

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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.