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Yes — Best of Both Thick is ultra-processed.
The bread contains several ultra-processed additives, including preservative E282 (calcium propionate) and emulsifiers E472e and E471, as well as lecithin E322. These are industrial additives used to extend shelf life and modify texture, which places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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Ciabatta rolls
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Not UPF
Multi-Seed Flatbread Thins
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Not UPF
MINI BREADSTICKS Pizza Flavour
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Bake at home white petits pains
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White Thinned Sourdough Loaf
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Half Baguette
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Yes — Best of Both Thick by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread contains several ultra-processed additives, including preservative E282 (calcium propionate) and emulsifiers E472e and E471, as well as lecithin E322. These are industrial additives used to extend shelf life and modify texture, which places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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.
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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.