Asda

Plain breadcrumbs

Barcode 5054781247432

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Plain breadcrumbs is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is simple and composed of basic culinary ingredients: fortified wheat flour, salt, and yeast. Fortified wheat flour is explicitly considered not UPF. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (b1))
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.

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Common questions about Plain breadcrumbs

Is Plain breadcrumbs ultra-processed?

No — Plain breadcrumbs by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is simple and composed of basic culinary ingredients: fortified wheat flour, salt, and yeast. Fortified wheat flour is explicitly considered not UPF. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing.

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.