Large brown bread baps

Barcode 5023528000210

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Yes — Large brown bread baps is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. It contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, mono- and diacetyl tartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser (calcium sulphate), palm fat (a highly processed refined oil), pregelatinized wheat flour, dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid, L-cysteine), and preservative (calcium propionate). The presence of these additives and industrial ingredients classifies it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin (b1), niacin (33))
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearyol-2-lactylate, mono - and diacetyl tartaric esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

calcium sulfate

A common food stabiliser and mineral salt used to improve texture and moisture retention in foods.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

pregelatinized wheat flour
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
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

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid)
OK

l-cysteine
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.

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Common questions about Large brown bread baps

Is Large brown bread baps ultra-processed?

Yes — Large brown bread baps is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. It contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, mono- and diacetyl tartaric esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser (calcium sulphate), palm fat (a highly processed refined oil), pregelatinized wheat flour, dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid, L-cysteine), and preservative (calcium propionate). The presence of these additives and industrial ingredients classifies it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Large brown bread baps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Large brown bread baps as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, dextrose, 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.