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multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf

Barcode 00356282
Scanned  65  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf is ultra-processed.

The loaf contains palm oil, which is an industrially refined oil classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. This single ingredient is sufficient to classify the entire product as ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed seeds
    A mixture of edible seeds including sunflower seeds, brown linseed (flaxseed), millet, and poppy seeds.
  • 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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    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.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • 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 multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf

Is multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The loaf contains palm oil, which is an industrially refined oil classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. This single ingredient is sufficient to classify the entire product as ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to multiseed wholemeal farmhouse loaf?

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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