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Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough by Tesco
Tesco

Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough

Barcode 5059697261985
Scanned  63  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough is ultra-processed.

The product contains malted barley flour (an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer) and lactic acid (an acidity regulator), which are extracted/industrial additives. Under the given rules, the presence of these UPF-type ingredients makes the whole product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    green olives (9%)
  • OK
    olive tapenade (2%) [black olives
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    capers
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • 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
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    oregano]
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
  • OK
    flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. also
  • OK
    may contain sesame seeds
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
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Common questions about Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough

Is Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough ultra-processed?

Yes — Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains malted barley flour (an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer) and lactic acid (an acidity regulator), which are extracted/industrial additives. Under the given rules, the presence of these UPF-type ingredients makes the whole product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including White Ciabattin by Jason's Sourdough, SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, Rye & Mixed Seed Sourdough Bread 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.

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