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Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer

Barcode 00363174
Scanned  155  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic flours, seeds, oils, salt, water, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are minimally processed or common baking aids without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or inverted syrups, so this bread is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds (3.5%)
  • OK
    golden linseed (3.5%)
  • OK
    poppy seed (2.5%)
  • OK
    pearl barley
    Pearl barley is a processed form of barley with the hull removed, commonly used in porridge, soups, and grain dishes.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    millet seeds (1.0%)
  • OK
    malted wheat flakes
    A processed breakfast cereal made by malting wheat and flaking; typically used as a cereal or ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    Unrefined, first-pressed olive oil from olives, commonly used as a cooking oil and finishing oil. Distinctive fruitiness and peppery finish, with high monounsaturated fat content.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds (0.5%)
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • 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
    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
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    malted wheat
    Wheat that has been germinated and dried to stop enzyme activity, often used as a malt in baking or brewing; provides sweet, malty flavors.
  • 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
    flour treated agent: ascorbic acid

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Common questions about Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer

Is Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer ultra-processed?

No — Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic flours, seeds, oils, salt, water, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are minimally processed or common baking aids without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or inverted syrups, so this bread is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.

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