Tesco Finest Seeded Sourdough Sliced Loaf

Barcode 0282352003759

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tesco Finest Seeded Sourdough Sliced Loaf is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract and puffed rye malt, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavouring and texturising agents, making the product a UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

water

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

mixed seeds (6%) (pumpkin seeds, red quinoa, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, brown linseeds, golden linseeds)
OK

rye sourdough (rye flour, water)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

stoneground wholemeal wheat flour
OK

lentils

Dried pulses used as a basic, single-ingredient food.
OK

puffed rye malt
OK

rye mat flour
OK

salt

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

toasted chickpeas
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.

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Common questions about Tesco Finest Seeded Sourdough Sliced Loaf

Is Tesco Finest Seeded Sourdough Sliced Loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Finest Seeded Sourdough Sliced Loaf is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract and puffed rye malt, which are industrially processed ingredients used as flavouring and texturising agents, making the product a UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Tesco Finest Seeded Sourdough Sliced Loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Finest Seeded Sourdough Sliced Loaf as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.