Morrisons The Best Malted Barley & Rye Sourdough Boule

Barcode 0261049008000

Yes — Morrisons The Best Malted Barley & Rye Sourdough Boule is ultra-processed.

Contains malted barley flour, barley malt flour, and malted rye flour, which are industrially processed malted grain extracts used primarily for flavor and color, and thus considered ultra-processed ingredients under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
OK

malted rye flour

Rye flour that has been malted, enhancing enzymes and flavor; used in baking and specialty breads.
OK

salt

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

yeast

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

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Morrisons The Best Malted Barley & Rye Sourdough Boule

Is Morrisons The Best Malted Barley & Rye Sourdough Boule ultra-processed?

Yes — Morrisons The Best Malted Barley & Rye Sourdough Boule is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains malted barley flour, barley malt flour, and malted rye flour, which are industrially processed malted grain extracts used primarily for flavor and color, and thus considered ultra-processed ingredients under NOVA.

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.