Yes — Elephant atta Chapattis is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because the ingredients include several industrial additives: emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser E415 (xanthan gum), and humectant glycerine used as a processing aid. These are extracted/isolated additives typical of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
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Yes — Elephant atta Chapattis by Elephant Atta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredients include several industrial additives: emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser E415 (xanthan gum), and humectant glycerine used as a processing aid. These are extracted/isolated additives typical of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Elephant atta Chapattis as ultra-processed markers: glycerin (glycerol), mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, stabiliser (e415). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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.