Tiger Tiger Taste Japan

Panko

Barcode 5024448552520

No — Panko is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. All ingredients are basic culinary components or traditional processing aids: wheat flour, shortening (basic vegetable fat), sugar, salt, yeast, and bread improver using alpha amylase (an enzyme) from wheat. There are no industrially processed sugars like glucose syrup, no emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or added flavourings. Under the provided NOVA-based rules, this is a processed food but not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

shortening

A processed fat used in baking, typically hydrogenated vegetable oil. Provides texture and tenderness.
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.
OK

yeast

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

bread improver (alpha-amylase from wheat)

A bakery additive consisting of alpha-amylase enzyme extracted from wheat, used to improve dough handling and bread volume.

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Common questions about Panko

Is Panko ultra-processed?

No — Panko by Tiger Tiger Taste Japan is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. All ingredients are basic culinary components or traditional processing aids: wheat flour, shortening (basic vegetable fat), sugar, salt, yeast, and bread improver using alpha amylase (an enzyme) from wheat. There are no industrially processed sugars like glucose syrup, no emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or added flavourings. Under the provided NOVA-based rules, this is a processed food but not an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Panko are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Panko as ultra-processed markers: shortening, bread improver (alpha-amylase from wheat). 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.