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5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves by Soreen
Soreen

5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves

Barcode 5018735224931
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including fructose-glucose syrup, palm fat/oil, dextrose, gelling agent pectin, humectant glycerol, preservatives (calcium propionate), and flavourings/natural flavourings. These industrially processed ingredients and additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (bi))
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sweetened banana flavoured pieces (12%) (fructose-glucose syrup, concentrated pear purée, concentrated banana purée, humectant: glycerol, sugar, wheat fibre, pa!m fat, gelling agent: pectin, blalic acid, natural flavouring, concentrated lemon juice)
  • OK
    banana purée (9%)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    vegetabte fat (rapeseed, palm)
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.
  • OK
    colour: lutein

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Common questions about 5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves

Is 5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves ultra-processed?

Yes — 5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves by Soreen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including fructose-glucose syrup, palm fat/oil, dextrose, gelling agent pectin, humectant glycerol, preservatives (calcium propionate), and flavourings/natural flavourings. These industrially processed ingredients and additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in 5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 5 Banana Lunchbox Loaves as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavourings, 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.

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