Marks And Spencer

Super soft wholemeal

Barcode 00140164

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Yes — Super soft wholemeal is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, fractionated palm oil (a highly processed refined fat), and caramelised sugar syrup (an industrial sugar syrup). These indicate NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wholemeal wheatflour (contains gluten) water. dried wheat gluten malted wheat (contains gluten) brown sugar yeast (yeast vitamin d yeast) dried fermented wheatflour (contains gluten) salt soya flour wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) palm oil. fractionated palm oil rapeseed oil caramelised sugar syrup flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid. for allergens see ingredients in bold suitable for vegetarians 140 164 ● s made in the uk. sc1983 rc 61925 o marks and spencer plc po box 3339 ch99 9qs united kingdom m&s (ireland) ltd po box 13022 ravensdale dublin 2 ireland marksandspencer.com ⓡ to b 201 m

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Common questions about Super soft wholemeal

Is Super soft wholemeal ultra-processed?

Yes — Super soft wholemeal by Marks And Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, fractionated palm oil (a highly processed refined fat), and caramelised sugar syrup (an industrial sugar syrup). These indicate NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.