M & S

Wholemeal with Rye

Barcode 00828079

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Yes — Wholemeal with Rye is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, such as palm oil, fractionated palm oil, palm fat (highly refined oils), emulsifiers E471 and E472e, and caramelised sugar syrup. These additives and refined fats are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal wheatflour (contains gluten)
OK

water

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

cut malted wheat (contains gluten) · yeast (yeast, vitamin d yeast)
OK

rye bran (contains gluten) (3%)
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

malted barley flour

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

dried fermented wheatflour (contains gluten)· salt
OK

brown sugar

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

soy flour

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

wheat flour (contains gluten)

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

rapeseed oil

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

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
OK

e472e; caramelised sugar syrup · flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.

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Common questions about Wholemeal with Rye

Is Wholemeal with Rye ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal with Rye by M & S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, such as palm oil, fractionated palm oil, palm fat (highly refined oils), emulsifiers E471 and E472e, and caramelised sugar syrup. These additives and refined fats are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Wholemeal with Rye are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wholemeal with Rye as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), palm fat. 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.