Marks & Spencer

German style rye loaf

Barcode 00819350

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No — German style rye loaf is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily basic flours, water, salt, yeast, fibre, and vitamin/mineral fortification. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or processed fats, so this bread is not considered ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

wheat flour

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

rye flour

Milled flour made from rye grains, containing gluten; used in breads and baked goods.
OK

malted barley (contains gluten)
OK

salt

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

wheat fibre

A cereal-derived dietary fiber from wheat; contains gluten.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

wheat flour (contains gluten)

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

malted barley flour

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

vitamin d yeast

Yeast enhanced with added vitamin D, used as a bread leavener or supplement; not an additive but a food ingredient.

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Common questions about German style rye loaf

Is German style rye loaf ultra-processed?

No — German style rye loaf by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily basic flours, water, salt, yeast, fibre, and vitamin/mineral fortification. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or processed fats, so this bread is not considered ultra-processed under the given NOVA-based rules.

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.