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Rye Sourdough by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Rye Sourdough

Barcode 01147551
Scanned  38  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Rye Sourdough is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    fortified british wheat flour
    A basic wheat flour product that has been enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin) to improve its nutritional value; used as a staple baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    malted wheat (kibbled)
    Coarsely milled malted wheat used to add flavor and fermentable sugars in baking or brewing contexts.
  • OK
    wholegrain rye flour
    Coarsely ground rye flour containing the bran and germ; used for baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    roasted barley malt
  • OK
    wheatgerm
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    starter culture
    A microbial culture used to initiate fermentation in foods, such as bread or dairy products.

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Common questions about Rye Sourdough

Is Rye Sourdough ultra-processed?

Yes — Rye Sourdough by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and considered ultra-processed under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Rye Sourdough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Rye Sourdough as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Rye Sourdough?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including White Ciabattin by Jason's Sourdough, SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, Rye & Mixed Seed Sourdough Bread by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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