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Yes — Le Petit Beurre is ultra-processed.
The product contains emulsifier (e472e), which is an industrial food additive. Presence of emulsifiers classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients (flour, butter, sugar, milk powder, salt, basic raising agents) are not ultra-processed on their own, but the emulsifier is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.
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Yes — Le Petit Beurre by LU is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains emulsifier (e472e), which is an industrial food additive. Presence of emulsifiers classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients (flour, butter, sugar, milk powder, salt, basic raising agents) are not ultra-processed on their own, but the emulsifier is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Le Petit Beurre as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifier e472e. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Shortbread Fingers by Walker’s, All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco, Shortbread All Butter Fingers by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.