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Apricot soft bakes by Belvita
Belvita

Apricot soft bakes

Barcode 7622201447472
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Apricot soft bakes is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, gelling agent (pectins), bulking agents (polydextrose, maltitols), humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and flavourings. In addition, it includes pre-identified UPF ingredients such as flavourings and dextrose. These are typical of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cereals 40
  • OK
    9 % [wheat flour 22
  • OK
    3 %
  • OK
    wholegrain cereals 16
  • OK
    4 % (oat grits 6,2 %, buckwheat grits 6,2 %, whole barley flour 1 %, oat flakes 1 %, spelt flour (wheat) 1 %, whole wheat flour 0,9 %, malted wheat flour 0,1 %)
  • OK
    rice flour 2
  • OK
    2 %l
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    glucose-fructose syrup
    A refined sweet syrup composed of glucose and fructose, commonly used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    apricot puree concentrate 1
  • OK
    8 % (equivalent apricot puree 5 %)
  • OK
    acidity regulators (citric acid, malic acid, sodium citrates)
  • UPF
    carrot juice concentrate
    Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
  • OK
    pectin (gelling agent)
    Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from fruits, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
  • OK
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    inulin
    A type of soluble fiber extracted from plants (often chicory). Used as a prebiotic and dietary fiber in foods.
  • OK
    isomaltulose****
  • OK
    bulking agents (polydextrose, maltitols)
  • OK
    thickener (starch)
  • OK
    mineral blend (calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, elemental iron)
  • OK
    sodium carbonate (raising agent)
    Basic leavening agent used to help dough rise; a simple inorganic salt.
  • UPF
    soy lecithin
    An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
  • 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).
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    may contain milk
  • OK
    ****isomaltulose is a source of glucose and fructose
  • OK
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Common questions about Apricot soft bakes

Is Apricot soft bakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Apricot soft bakes by Belvita is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, gelling agent (pectins), bulking agents (polydextrose, maltitols), humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and flavourings. In addition, it includes pre-identified UPF ingredients such as flavourings and dextrose. These are typical of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Apricot soft bakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Apricot soft bakes as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, carrot juice concentrate, modified starch, soy lecithin, flavourings, dextrose. 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.

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