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Yes — Tesco White Toastie is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This bread is ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate, an industrial preservative, and emulsifiers: mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (DATEM) and mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids. These additives are UPF ingredients under the NOVA classification. The wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, soya flour, fortified nutrients, and ascorbic acid do not independently make it ultra-processed.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Part-Baked Baguettes
Morrisons
Not UPF
Protein Sourdough Toasting Loaf
Aldi - Specially Selected
Not UPF
Organic Pita Bread
Florentin
Not UPF
White Sourdough Toasting Loaf
Specially Selected, Aldi Specially Selected
Not UPF
Poppadoms
Asda
Not UPF
Seeded Bread
Morrisons
Not UPF
Sourdough Crumpets
Jason’s
Not UPF
WHOLEMEAL PITTA
Cohens Bakery
Not UPF
Seeded Wheat Bread
M&S
Not UPF
Yes — Tesco White Toastie by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed because it contains calcium propionate, an industrial preservative, and emulsifiers: mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (DATEM) and mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids. These additives are UPF ingredients under the NOVA classification. The wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, soya flour, fortified nutrients, and ascorbic acid do not independently make it ultra-processed.
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.