Marks & Spencer

Gluten free sourdough loaf

Barcode 00116626

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Gluten free sourdough loaf is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: humectant glycerol, stabiliser E464 (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), xanthan gum, fermented maize starch, and golden syrup components in golden milled linseed. These are extracted/modified additives used for texture, moisture retention, and shelf life, which meets NOVA criteria for UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free flour (rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, maize flour, rice starch)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

yeast (yeast, vitamin d yeast) sunflower oil
OK

golden milled linseed
OK

dried egg white (egg white powder)

Powdered form of egg white used as a protein source, leavening aid, and binder in foods.
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
OK

psyllium husk powder

Soluble dietary fiber from Plantago ovata husks used as a thickener and bulking agent.
OK

sugar bamboo fibre
UPF

stabiliser (e464)

A food-grade stabiliser/thickener derived from cellulose, used to improve texture, consistency, or viscosity in processed foods.
OK

xanthan gum teff flour
OK

fermented maize starch

A starch derived from maize (corn) that has undergone a fermentation step, potentially to modify texture or viscosity. Used as a food ingredient for thickening or stabilizing sauces and processed foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

vitamins (niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin b6, riboflavin, folic acid)

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Common questions about Gluten free sourdough loaf

Is Gluten free sourdough loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Gluten free sourdough loaf by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: humectant glycerol, stabiliser E464 (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), xanthan gum, fermented maize starch, and golden syrup components in golden milled linseed. These are extracted/modified additives used for texture, moisture retention, and shelf life, which meets NOVA criteria for UPF.

Which ingredients in Gluten free sourdough loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Gluten free sourdough loaf as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), stabiliser (e464). 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.