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Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse by Sainsburys Taste the Difference
Sainsburys Taste the Difference

Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse

Barcode 00356268
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF under the NOVA system. Other ingredients are mostly basic or minimally processed flours, seeds, and standard bread-making aids, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    fortified british wheat flour
    A basic wheat flour product that has been enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin) to improve its nutritional value; used as a staple baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wholemeal british wheat flour
  • OK
    sunflower seeds (11%)
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds (6%)
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    wheat bran
    Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    oat flakes
    Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • 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
    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 Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse

Is Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse ultra-processed?

Yes — Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse by Sainsburys Taste the Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF under the NOVA system. Other ingredients are mostly basic or minimally processed flours, seeds, and standard bread-making aids, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sunflower and Pumpkin Soft Farmhouse?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, seven seeds and grains sourdough by Bertinet Bakery, Hand Finished Oat, Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf by Coop Irresistible. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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