Papa's, Organic Thinwich Multigrain with Flax Seeds Bread

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Papa's, Organic Thinwich Multigrain with Flax Seeds Bread scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Organic Dough Conditioner (Organic Wheat Gluten, Organic Wheat Starch, Organic Sunflower Lecithin And/Or Organic Soy Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Sea Salt, Enzymes [Plant Based])): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Organic Enzyme Organic Cornstarch, Organic Soybean Lecithin, Enzymes Plant Based], Tri-Calcium Phosphate): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Papa's, Organic Thinwich Multigrain with Flax Seeds Bread'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Canola And/Or Organic Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid Bacteria Culture, Citric Acid (Citric Acid, Carnauba Wax).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.