Marks & Spencer

Oaty Farmhouse Bread

Barcode 00162838

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Yes — Oaty Farmhouse Bread is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and fractionated palm oil, a highly processed refined oil. It also contains malted barley flour, an industrially processed extract used to enhance flavor, and dried fermented wheat flour, an industrially processed ingredient. These industrially processed oils and ingredients classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour derived from wheat, containing gluten; used as a primary baking ingredient.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

water

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

oats (13%)
OK

oat bran

A high-fiber cereal ingredient made from the outer layer of oats.
OK

yeast

Microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking; may include vitamin D-enriched yeast.
OK

fermented wheat flour (contains gluten)

Fermented wheat flour, a processed ingredient from wheat used to add structure or flavor; contains gluten.
OK

wheat bran (contains gluten)
OK

salt

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

wheat gluten

A protein-rich dried form of gluten obtained from wheat, used as a binder and texturizer in bakery and meat substitutes.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

fractionated palm oil
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour made from barley malted to improve fermentation; contains gluten.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Oaty Farmhouse Bread

Is Oaty Farmhouse Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Oaty Farmhouse Bread by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and fractionated palm oil, a highly processed refined oil. It also contains malted barley flour, an industrially processed extract used to enhance flavor, and dried fermented wheat flour, an industrially processed ingredient. These industrially processed oils and ingredients classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Oaty Farmhouse Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Oaty Farmhouse Bread as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.