Cathedral City

Plant Based Large Slices

Barcode 5000295157446

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Yes — Plant Based Large Slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients used for texture, stability, and flavour: modified starch (an industrially processed starch), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), fructose (industrially extracted sugar), gelling agent agar, and added colour (carotenes). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

salt

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

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
UPF

bamboo fibre

Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
UPF

lactic acid

A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

gelling agent (agar)
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

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Common questions about Plant Based Large Slices

Is Plant Based Large Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant Based Large Slices by Cathedral City is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients used for texture, stability, and flavour: modified starch (an industrially processed starch), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), fructose (industrially extracted sugar), gelling agent agar, and added colour (carotenes). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Plant Based Large Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Plant Based Large Slices as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, flavourings, bamboo fibre, lactic acid, color (carotenes). 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.