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MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF by Sainsbury's taste the difference
Sainsbury's taste the difference

MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF

Barcode 01318180
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients are generally conventional bread ingredients, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient for the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed seeds
    A mixture of edible seeds including sunflower seeds, brown linseed (flaxseed), millet, and poppy seeds.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • 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
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • 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
    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 MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF

Is MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF ultra-processed?

Yes — MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF by Sainsbury's taste the difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients are generally conventional bread ingredients, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient for the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to MULTISEED WHOLEMEAL FARMHOUSE LOAF?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough Wholemeal Ciabattin by Jason's. 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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