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Protein Flatbreads by Warburtons
Warburtons

Protein Flatbreads

Barcode 5010044010571
Scanned  32  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Protein Flatbreads is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed due to the presence of industrial ingredients and additives including refined vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed and palm), emulsifiers (E471, E481), stabiliser (xanthan gum), gelling agent (E466), preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), and flour treatment agent E920. These go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

8 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
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat flour fortified with calcium, iron, niacin (B3) and thiamin (B1); a basic cereal ingredient commonly used for baking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pulse and seed blend (14%) (navy bean flour, chickpea flour, pea protein, brown linseed, sunflower seed, millet seed, pea fibre, poppy seed)
  • OK
    vital wheat gluten
  • UPF
    vegetable oils
    A blend of edible vegetable fats (sunflower and rapeseed oils with a palm oil component) used as a cooking fat or ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • UPF
    emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
    A common food additive used to stabilize and combine fats and liquids in processed foods.
  • UPF
    e481
    An emulsifier additive used in processed foods; typically refers to glycerol esters of fatty acids commonly used to improve texture and stability.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    Calcium propionate is a calcium salt of propionic acid used as a mold inhibitor and preservative in bakery and processed foods.
  • UPF
    sorbic acid
    A preservative used to prevent mold and yeast growth in foods. It is a pure chemical compound often added to foods.
  • UPF
    xanthan gum (stabiliser)
    A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
  • UPF
    e466 (carboxymethyl cellulose)
    Carboxymethyl cellulose, a thickener/gelling agent used to modify viscosity and texture in processed foods.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
  • 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 Protein Flatbreads

Is Protein Flatbreads ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Flatbreads by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed due to the presence of industrial ingredients and additives including refined vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed and palm), emulsifiers (E471, E481), stabiliser (xanthan gum), gelling agent (E466), preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), and flour treatment agent E920. These go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Protein Flatbreads are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Protein Flatbreads as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils, emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), e481, calcium propionate, sorbic acid, xanthan gum (stabiliser), e466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), e920 l-cysteine. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Protein Flatbreads?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Piadina 4 Wholeblend Flatbreads with Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Crosta & Mollica, Durum wheat flatbreads by crosta & mollica, Piadina by Crosta & Mollica. 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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