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Chicken ceasar bacon baguette by Pret
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Chicken ceasar bacon baguette

Barcode 5059977000105
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken ceasar bacon baguette is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as: preservative (sodium nitrite), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), potassium gluconate, and malted wheat flour used as a processed enhancer. These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    stone baked baguette (wheat flour (wheat), water, brown linseed, malted is may remain). wheat flakes (wheat)
  • 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
    chicken (21%) (chicken breast)
  • OK
    caesar mayonnaise (8.5%) (rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    free-range egg yolk (egg)
  • OK
    italian hard cheese (cheese (milk), preservative (lysozyme (egg) (egg)))
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    worcestershire sauce (water, spirit vinegar, cane molasses, tamarind paste, salt, onion powder, spices)
  • OK
    anchovy paste (anchovy (fish), salt, olive oil)
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    yogurt mayonnaise mix (natural yogurt (milk), rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    streaky bacon (pork belly)
  • UPF
    sodium nitrite
    Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
  • UPF
    sodium ascorbate
    Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
  • OK
    arugula (rocket)
    Leafy green, peppery-tasting salad green often used raw in salads or as a garnish.
  • OK
    hard cheese (milk)

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Common questions about Chicken ceasar bacon baguette

Is Chicken ceasar bacon baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken ceasar bacon baguette by Pret is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as: preservative (sodium nitrite), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), potassium gluconate, and malted wheat flour used as a processed enhancer. These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chicken ceasar bacon baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken ceasar bacon baguette as ultra-processed markers: potassium gluconate, sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate. 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.

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