The Artisan Bread Company

Bread Company Sesame Breadsticks

Barcode 5060168994554

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No — Bread Company Sesame Breadsticks is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, sesame seeds, sunflower oil, sea salt, and yeast. Malted wheat flour is a processed ingredient but is used as a traditional flour improver and does not fall under the specified industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, or refined industrial syrups. No industrial formulations or ultra-processed additives are present, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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sesame seeds (20%)
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sunflower oil (8.6%)
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sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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malted wheat flour

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.

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Common questions about Bread Company Sesame Breadsticks

Is Bread Company Sesame Breadsticks ultra-processed?

No — Bread Company Sesame Breadsticks by The Artisan Bread Company is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, sesame seeds, sunflower oil, sea salt, and yeast. Malted wheat flour is a processed ingredient but is used as a traditional flour improver and does not fall under the specified industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, or refined industrial syrups. No industrial formulations or ultra-processed additives are present, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

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.