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Yes — Pão de Forma Clássico is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (NOVA 4) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), preservatives (sorbic acid, calcium propionate), a stabilizer/thickener (guar gum), and flavouring (aroma). These additives, especially emulsifiers, preservatives, stabilizers, and flavourings, are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Additionally, mono- and diglycerides are considered gelling/emulsifying agents, and "aroma" is a pre-identified UPF ingredient.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Rye & Mixed Seed Sourdough Bread
Tesco
Not UPF
Seeded Sourdough Bread
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Everyday White Rolls
Jason's
Not UPF
Dark Rye Sourdough
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Organic Piadina 4 Wholeblend Flatbreads with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Hand finished seeded sourdough bread
Coop
Not UPF
White Sourdough
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
White Sourdough Loaf
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Whole Grain Rye Bread
Schneider Brot
Not UPF
Hand Finished White Sourdough
Coop
Not UPF
Yes — Pão de Forma Clássico by Continente is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (NOVA 4) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), preservatives (sorbic acid, calcium propionate), a stabilizer/thickener (guar gum), and flavouring (aroma). These additives, especially emulsifiers, preservatives, stabilizers, and flavourings, are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Additionally, mono- and diglycerides are considered gelling/emulsifying agents, and "aroma" is a pre-identified UPF ingredient.
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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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.