Filo pastry sheets

Barcode 5010084103356

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Yes — Filo pastry sheets is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: humectant (glycerol), preservative (potassium sorbate), and flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), which are isolated/synthesized additives used to modify texture, shelf life, and processing characteristics.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

salt

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

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
OK

flour treatment agents (l-cysteine)

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Common questions about Filo pastry sheets

Is Filo pastry sheets ultra-processed?

Yes — Filo pastry sheets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: humectant (glycerol), preservative (potassium sorbate), and flour treatment agent (L-cysteine), which are isolated/synthesized additives used to modify texture, shelf life, and processing characteristics.

Which ingredients in Filo pastry sheets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Filo pastry sheets as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate. 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.