Italian Sandwich

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Italian Sandwich's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Basil Pesto (Basil, Canola Oil, Water, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Granulated Garlic, Salt).

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ciabatta Bar (Unbleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, [May Contain Malted Barley Flour]Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Olive Oil Blend (75% Canola Oil, 25% Olive Oil), Contains Less Than 2% Bakers Yeast, Calcium Propionate, Crumb Softener (Wheat Flour, Dextrose, Enzymes), Dry Malt, Poppy Seeds, Salt, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Italian Deli Slices (Organic Tofu (Organic Soybeans, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride), Expeller-Pressed Canola Or Safflower Oil, Water, Soy Sauce (Water, Non-Gmo Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Culture), Sundried Tomatoes, Textured Wheat Protein, Basil, Black Pepper, Spices, Granulated Garlic, Salt & Chili Pepper).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegenaise (Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour & Lemon Juice Concentrate).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.