Continente

Pão de Forma Clássico

Barcode 5601312182887

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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.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

farinha de _trigo_ (58%)
OK

água
OK

levedura
OK

sugar

Common sweetener consisting of sucrose; a basic single-ingredient food.
OK

óleo de girassol
OK

salt

A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preservative in foods.
OK

emulsionantes: mono e diglicéridos de ácidos gordos e estearoll-2-lactilato de sódio (contém _trigo_)
OK

conservantes: ácido sórbico e propionato de cálcio
OK

estabilizador: goma guar (contém _trigo_)
UPF

flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart aroma or taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

agente de tratamento de farinha: ácido ascórbico (contém trigo)

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Common questions about Pão de Forma Clássico

Is Pão de Forma Clássico ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Pão de Forma Clássico are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pão de Forma Clássico as an ultra-processed marker: flavoring. 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.

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.