Fitzgeralds Family Bakery

Petits pains

Barcode 5099077000728

No — Petits pains is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic bread ingredients (wheat flour, water, yeast, salt) plus fermented and malted wheat flour and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as an antioxidant. Fermented and malted flours are traditional processing methods, and ascorbic acid is a simple vitamin additive, not an ultra-processing marker like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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yeast

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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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.
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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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ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.

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Common questions about Petits pains

Is Petits pains ultra-processed?

No — Petits pains by Fitzgeralds Family Bakery is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic bread ingredients (wheat flour, water, yeast, salt) plus fermented and malted wheat flour and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as an antioxidant. Fermented and malted flours are traditional processing methods, and ascorbic acid is a simple vitamin additive, not an ultra-processing marker like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.