Spiced Flatbread

Barcode 5021185405102

Yes — Spiced Flatbread is ultra-processed.

This spiced flatbread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. In particular, it includes glycerol, guar gum, and acetic acid, which are industrially extracted or synthesized additives used as humectants, thickeners, and acidity regulators. It also contains a preservative (potassium sorbate), a gelling agent, and refined sugar used across multiple components (tikka paste and mango sauce), all characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

glycerol

A simple polyol often used as a humectant and smoothing agent in foods and cosmetics.
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

spice mix (coriander powder, cumin powder, paprika, turmeric)
OK

tikka paste (tomato purée, iodised salt, vegetable oil, garlic purée, lemon juice concentrate, spices, gelling agent, sugar, acetic acid, citric acid)
OK

mango sauce (mango purée, sugar, vinegar, preservative (potassium sorbate), spices)

Common questions about Spiced Flatbread

Is Spiced Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Flatbread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This spiced flatbread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. In particular, it includes glycerol, guar gum, and acetic acid, which are industrially extracted or synthesized additives used as humectants, thickeners, and acidity regulators. It also contains a preservative (potassium sorbate), a gelling agent, and refined sugar used across multiple components (tikka paste and mango sauce), all characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Spiced Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spiced Flatbread as ultra-processed markers: glycerol, guar gum. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.