Deli Kitchen

Lebanese Style Flatbread

Barcode 5012121009133

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lebanese Style Flatbread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate), an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), a stabiliser (carboxymethyl cellulose), and an acidity regulator (citric acid). These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

White or whole-wheat flour milled from wheat, often fortified with added vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin) for nutritional enrichment.
OK

water

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

wholemeal wheat flour

A whole-grain wheat flour containing bran and germ; a basic ingredient for whole-grain baking.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium phosphate)
UPF

preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate)

Food additives that prevent spoilage by inhibiting mold and bacteria.
OK

emulsifier (mono and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
OK

salt

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

stabiliser (carboxy - methyl cellulose)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.

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Common questions about Lebanese Style Flatbread

Is Lebanese Style Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Lebanese Style Flatbread by Deli Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate), an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), a stabiliser (carboxymethyl cellulose), and an acidity regulator (citric acid). These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Lebanese Style Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lebanese Style Flatbread as an ultra-processed marker: preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate). 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.