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Baguette by Tesco
Tesco

Baguette

Barcode 5059512743702
Scanned  35  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Baguette is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient classified as UPF. Other ingredients like wheat flour, water, sourdough culture, yeast, salt, wheat gluten, wheatgerm flour, malted wheat flour, deactivated yeast, wheat fibre, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), and barley malt flour are not, by themselves, sufficient to make the product UPF, but the presence of barley malt extract is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sourdough culture (_wheat_)
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    alcohol
    A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    gluten
    Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
  • OK
    _wheatgerm_ flour
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    Flour made from wheat that has been malted (sprouted and dried), used to provide malt flavor and fermentable sugars.
  • OK
    deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)
    Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    Dietary fiber derived from wheat bran or other wheat fractions; used as a bulking or textural agent in foods.
  • UPF
    barley malt extract
    Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid
    Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
  • OK
    barley malt flour
    A flour derived from malted barley used in baking to add color and sweetness.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Bake at Home White Baguettes
Not Ultra-Processed
Bake at Home White Baguettes
Aldi,Village Bakery
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Bake at home white petits pains
Not Ultra-Processed
Bake at home white petits pains
Sainsbury's
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Bake at home baguettes
Not Ultra-Processed
Bake at home baguettes
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Common questions about Baguette

Is Baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — Baguette by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient classified as UPF. Other ingredients like wheat flour, water, sourdough culture, yeast, salt, wheat gluten, wheatgerm flour, malted wheat flour, deactivated yeast, wheat fibre, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), and barley malt flour are not, by themselves, sufficient to make the product UPF, but the presence of barley malt extract is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Baguette as an ultra-processed marker: barley malt extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baguette?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Bake at Home White Baguettes by Aldi,Village Bakery, Bake at home white petits pains by Sainsbury's, Bake at home baguettes by Tesco. 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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