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Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal

Barcode 5010044010144

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Yes — Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers (E471, E481), gelling agent E466, stabiliser xanthan gum, preservative calcium propionate, caramelised sugar used as an industrial colouring/flavouring, vegetable oils including palm oil, and flour treatment agent E920. These additives and refined ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

yeast

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

salt

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

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
UPF

emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

A common food additive used to stabilize and combine fats and liquids in processed foods.
OK

e481; gelling agent: e466; stabiliser: xanthan gum; soya flour
OK

calcium propionate, caramelised sugar

Calcium propionate is a preservative; caramelised sugar is a sugar product.
UPF

vegetable oils (sustainable palm, rapeseed)

A blend of vegetable oils including palm oil (sustainable) and rapeseed oil.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) flour treatment agent

Oxidizing agent used to strengthen dough and whiten flour; a vitamin used as processing aid.
UPF

e920 l-cysteine

A dough conditioner amino acid sometimes derived from plant or animal sources; a processed additive.

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Common questions about Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal

Is Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal ultra-processed?

Yes — Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal by warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers (E471, E481), gelling agent E466, stabiliser xanthan gum, preservative calcium propionate, caramelised sugar used as an industrial colouring/flavouring, vegetable oils including palm oil, and flour treatment agent E920. These additives and refined ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), vegetable oils (sustainable palm, rapeseed), e920 l-cysteine. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Soft Pittas Easy to Fill Wholemeal?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including WHOLEMEAL PITTA by Cohens Bakery. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.