Tesco

Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread

Barcode 5054775347803

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Yes — Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate, a preservative used to extend shelf life, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

water

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

malted grains 11% (malted _wheat_ flakes, malted rye flakes)
OK

spelt flour

A type of flour milled from spelt, a gluten-containing grain related to wheat; used for baking breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
OK

rye flour 6%
OK

rapeseed oil

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

yeast

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium phosphate)
OK

salt

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

calcium propionate

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

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.

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Common questions about Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread

Is Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate, a preservative used to extend shelf life, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Piadina 4 Wholeblend Flatbreads with Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Crosta & Mollica, Durum wheat flatbreads by crosta & mollica, Piadina by Crosta & Mollica. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread

Ingredients

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Common questions about Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread

Is Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Malted Grain And Rye Folded Flatbread?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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