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Sandwich Avo Olive and Toms Baguette

Barcode 5059977000075

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No — Sandwich Avo Olive and Toms Baguette is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (bread components, vegetables, seeds, olives, tapenade components, herbs, nuts). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups are present, and oils used are standard culinary oils (rapeseed, sunflower). Therefore this is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

stone baked baguette

A traditional crusty bread loaf made with wheat flour, water and brown linseed (flaxseed).
OK

malted wheat flakes

Cereal flakes made from malted wheat, often used as a breakfast cereal component.
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

wheat germ

The kernels of the wheat grain containing vitamins, minerals and oils used as a nutritional ingredient.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
UPF

potassium gluconate

A mineral salt of potassium used as a food additive or fortificant.
OK

malted wheat flour

A basic cereal flour made from barley malted wheat? Note: malted wheat flour is a flour derived from wheat that has undergone malting and drying; used to add flavor and fermentable sugars in baking.
OK

sesame seeds

Small, oil-rich seeds from Sesamum indicum used as a topping or ingredient for nutty flavor and texture.
OK

avocado

Whole avocado flesh, possibly part of a mixed ingredient; fruit rich in healthy fats and fiber.
OK

kalamata olives tapenade

A spread made from olives with rapeseed oil and tomato/lemon concentrates, garlic and herbs.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
UPF

roasted tomatoes

Roasted tomato pieces seasoned with sugar, salt and sunflower oil.
OK

arugula (rocket)

Leafy green, peppery-tasting salad green often used raw in salads or as a garnish.
OK

roasted pine nuts

Nuts roasted, possibly with a small amount of oil or seasoning.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.

Common questions about Sandwich Avo Olive and Toms Baguette

Is Sandwich Avo Olive and Toms Baguette ultra-processed?

No — Sandwich Avo Olive and Toms Baguette by Pret is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (bread components, vegetables, seeds, olives, tapenade components, herbs, nuts). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups are present, and oils used are standard culinary oils (rapeseed, sunflower). Therefore this is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sandwich Avo Olive and Toms Baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sandwich Avo Olive and Toms Baguette as ultra-processed markers: potassium gluconate, roasted tomatoes. 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.