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Yes — Fast action bread yeast is ultra-processed.
The product contains industrial additives including an emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate) and a stabiliser (calcium sulphate). These extracted and synthesized additives classify the yeast as an ultra-processed food under NOVA, even though the main ingredient is dried yeast.
Other cooking & baking Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
British Self Raising Flour
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Morrisons
Not UPF
Organic Classic Canadian Maple Syrup
Buckwud
Not UPF
Organic virgin coconut oil
Vita d'or
Not UPF
Rapsöl
Vita D'or,Vita dor,VitaD'or
Not UPF
Sunflower Oil
Vita d'Or, VitaD'or
Not UPF
Allinsons Bread Flour
Allinson’s
Not UPF
Olive Oil
Tesco
Not UPF
Pure Vegetable Oil
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Fast action bread yeast by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives including an emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate) and a stabiliser (calcium sulphate). These extracted and synthesized additives classify the yeast as an ultra-processed food under NOVA, even though the main ingredient is dried yeast.
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.