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Yes — Ciabatta is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (industrial thickener/stabilizer) and citric acid as acidulant beyond basic culinary use.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Whole Grain Rye Bread
Schneider Brot
Not UPF
Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Seeded
Hovis
Not UPF
12 Crunchy Taco Shells
Old El Paso
Not UPF
CIABATTA ROLLS
Aldi
Not UPF
wholemeal sourdough bread
Taste the difference
Not UPF
Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Sourdough Bread
Jason's Sourdough
Not UPF
brown sourdough bloomer
Tesco
Not UPF
6 White Pittas
By Sainsbury's,Sainsbury’s
Not UPF
Yes — Ciabatta by Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (industrial thickener/stabilizer) and citric acid as acidulant beyond basic culinary use.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Ciabatta rolls by Waitrose, 4 ciabatta rolls by ASDA, Ciabatta Roll by Tesco. 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.