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Yes — Wholemeal Pitta Tesco is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive preservative (calcium propionate), which is an industrial preservative used to extend shelf life. According to the provided rules, this specific preservative is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and therefore makes the whole product UPF. Other ingredients like wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, and wheat starch are not UPF on their own, but the presence of calcium propionate is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
Carbonated Natural Mineral Water
Nestlé, San Pellegrino
Not UPF
Blueberry & Blackcurrant Cordial
Belvoir Farm
Not UPF
Pane Pugliese
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Seeded Sourdough
Bertinet Bakery
Not UPF
Fruit Crunch Crisp
Ryvita
Not UPF
Ciabatta rolls
M&S
Not UPF
Hand Finished Oat, Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf
Coop Irresistible
Not UPF
Yes — Wholemeal Pitta Tesco by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive preservative (calcium propionate), which is an industrial preservative used to extend shelf life. According to the provided rules, this specific preservative is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and therefore makes the whole product UPF. Other ingredients like wholemeal wheat flour, water, yeast, vinegar, salt, and wheat starch are not UPF on their own, but the presence of calcium propionate is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
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.