Marks & Spencer

Sliced irish brown soda bread

Barcode 00531092

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Yes — Sliced irish brown soda bread is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients: 'sirop de sucre noir - huile de palme' (black sugar syrup with palm oil), 'émulsifiant : e471, e472e' (emulsifiers), and 'graisse de palme' (palm fat). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Therefore, the product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground grain product that provides gluten; a basic baking ingredient made from wheat.
OK

buttermilk

Dairy beverage produced from cultured or fermented milk; commonly used in baking.
OK

wheat bran

Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients; contains gluten.
OK

rolled oats

Rolled oats that may contain gluten due to cross-contact; used as a cereal ingredient.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

baking powder

Leavening agent used in baking, typically a mix of baking soda and an acid salt (E450).
UPF

black sugar syrup with palm oil

Sweet syrup derived from sugar with added palm oil; a processed ingredient often used as a sweetener and texture enhancer.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
UPF

emulsifier: e471, e472e

Emulsifiers E471 and E472e are mono- and diglycerides (often derived from fats) used to improve texture and stability in foods.
UPF

palm oil

Palm oil is a basic edible oil pressed from palm fruit kernels/oil palm; widely used for cooking and processing.

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Common questions about Sliced irish brown soda bread

Is Sliced irish brown soda bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Sliced irish brown soda bread by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients: 'sirop de sucre noir - huile de palme' (black sugar syrup with palm oil), 'émulsifiant : e471, e472e' (emulsifiers), and 'graisse de palme' (palm fat). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Therefore, the product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sliced irish brown soda bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sliced irish brown soda bread as ultra-processed markers: black sugar syrup with palm oil, emulsifier: e471, e472e, 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.