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Yes — Persian style flatbread is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and preservatives beyond basic culinary ingredients. Specifically: preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate) and a stabiliser (carboxymethyl cellulose, likely what is meant by 'carboxymethyl cetose') are typical ultra-processed additives. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, basic oils, yeast, acidity regulator (citric acid) and standard raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these industrial additives classifies the overall product as UPF according to NOVA.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
12 Crunchy Taco Shells
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CIABATTA ROLLS
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Not UPF
wholemeal sourdough bread
Taste the difference
Not UPF
Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Parmigiano Reggiano & Poppyseed Torinesi Breadsticks
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Piadina
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Sourdough Bread
Jason's Sourdough
Not UPF
brown sourdough bloomer
Tesco
Not UPF
White Sourdough Bread
Waitrose
Not UPF
6 White Pittas
By Sainsbury's,Sainsbury’s
Not UPF
Yes — Persian style flatbread by Deli kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and preservatives beyond basic culinary ingredients. Specifically: preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate) and a stabiliser (carboxymethyl cellulose, likely what is meant by 'carboxymethyl cetose') are typical ultra-processed additives. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, basic oils, yeast, acidity regulator (citric acid) and standard raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these industrial additives classifies the overall product as UPF according to NOVA.
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.