Fitzgeralds

Sourdough Baguettes

Barcode 5099077004368

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Yes — Sourdough Baguettes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malt barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category. Other ingredients like wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, gluten, malted wheat/barley flour, deactivated yeast, and ascorbic acid are not themselves ultra-processed under this scheme, but the presence of malt barley extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

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.
OK

wheat sourdough

Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
OK

yeast

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

ethyl-alcohol
OK

salt

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

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.
OK

deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)

Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

malt barley extract
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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 Sourdough Baguettes

Is Sourdough Baguettes ultra-processed?

Yes — Sourdough Baguettes by Fitzgeralds is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malt barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category. Other ingredients like wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, gluten, malted wheat/barley flour, deactivated yeast, and ascorbic acid are not themselves ultra-processed under this scheme, but the presence of malt barley extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

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.