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Yes — Multigrain Bread is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract and malted wheat flour, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients according to the given NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients such as wheat flour, yeast, salt, and ascorbic acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of malt extract and malted flour makes the overall product UPF.
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Yes — Multigrain Bread by M&S Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract and malted wheat flour, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients according to the given NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients such as wheat flour, yeast, salt, and ascorbic acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of malt extract and malted flour makes the overall product UPF.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Multigrain Bread as an ultra-processed marker: barley malt extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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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.