M&S

Super seeded bread

Barcode 00724159

Scanned 25 times by Nomi users

Yes — Super seeded bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil and fractionated palm oil (highly refined industrial oils). Malted barley flour and caramelised sugar syrup are also industrially processed ingredients used mainly for flavour/colour, reinforcing the UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely milled flour ground from wheat kernels, used as a base ingredient in many baked goods.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

mixed seeds (19%) (sunflower seeds, millet, golden linseed, brown linseed, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds)
OK

wheat gluten

A protein-rich dried form of gluten obtained from wheat, used as a binder and texturizer in bakery and meat substitutes.
OK

yeast (yeast vitamin d yeast) dried fermented wheatflour (contains gluten)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour made from barley malted to improve fermentation; contains gluten.
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

fractionated palm oil
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
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 Super seeded bread

Is Super seeded bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Super seeded bread by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil and fractionated palm oil (highly refined industrial oils). Malted barley flour and caramelised sugar syrup are also industrially processed ingredients used mainly for flavour/colour, reinforcing the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Super seeded bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Super seeded bread as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, caramelised sugar syrup. 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.