Hearty Food Co., Tesco

Garlic Baguette

Barcode 5057753283988

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Garlic Baguette is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients. Specifically: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and added flavouring are all characteristic UPF ingredients under NOVA. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

water

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
UPF

monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier)

An additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and mixing of fats and water in processed foods. It is often derived from glycerol and fatty acids.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

colour (beta-carotene). allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. suitable for vegans

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Common questions about Garlic Baguette

Is Garlic Baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic Baguette by Hearty Food Co., Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients. Specifically: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and added flavouring are all characteristic UPF ingredients under NOVA. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Garlic Baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Garlic Baguette as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), flavouring. 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.