Tesco Finest

Seeded Sourdough

Barcode 0287042003750

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No — Seeded Sourdough is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are flours, sourdough (flour and water), seeds, pulses, salt, and barley malt extract. These are basic or traditionally processed foods without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Barley malt extract is a processed ingredient but in the context of a bread with otherwise simple ingredients and no other markers of industrial formulation, this product is best classified as minimally processed rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground cereal grain flour, often fortified with calcium carbonate to improve mineral content.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
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
OK

chia seeds

Tiny, nutrient-dense seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, rich in omega-3 fats, fiber, and protein.
OK

brown linseeds. golden linseeds]
OK

rye sourdough [rye flour
OK

water

Water is a basic culinary ingredient used as a solvent and diluent in foods.
OK

sea salt

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

barley malt extract. rye flour
OK

stoneground wholemeal wheat flour
OK

lentils

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

puffed rye malt. rye malt flour
OK

salt

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

taploca starch
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 Seeded Sourdough

Is Seeded Sourdough ultra-processed?

No — Seeded Sourdough by Tesco Finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are flours, sourdough (flour and water), seeds, pulses, salt, and barley malt extract. These are basic or traditionally processed foods without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Barley malt extract is a processed ingredient but in the context of a bread with otherwise simple ingredients and no other markers of industrial formulation, this product is best classified as minimally processed rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

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.