M&S

Best of both wholemeal bread

Barcode 00580342

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Yes — Best of both wholemeal bread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary components, specifically: fractionated palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), palm oil, and isolated chicory fibre. These are extracted and processed ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the base of the product is bread made from wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (contains gluten)

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
OK

water, wheatgerm (contains gluten) (5%) yeast (yeast vitamin d yeast) dried fermented wheatflour (contains gluten) wheat gluten
OK

fractionated palm oil
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid. salt
OK

chicory fibre soya flour palm oil dried

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Common questions about Best of both wholemeal bread

Is Best of both wholemeal bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Best of both wholemeal bread by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary components, specifically: fractionated palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), palm oil, and isolated chicory fibre. These are extracted and processed ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the base of the product is bread made from wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt.

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.