Rowan Hill Bakery

Wholegrain Rye Bread

Barcode 20006105

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Yes — Wholegrain Rye Bread is ultra-processed.

The bread contains invert sugar syrup, an industrially processed sweetener considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. The presence of this ingredient makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though the rest of the components (wholemeal rye, water, sourdough, wholegrain rye flour, salt, rye flakes, yeast) are minimally processed or traditional bread ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal rye

A coarse, whole-grain flour milled from rye, used to make dense, hearty breads with a distinct rye flavor.
OK

water

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

sourdough

A fermented dough starter made from water, rye flours, and wheat flour, used to leaven bread with a tangy flavor.
OK

wholegrain rye flour

Coarsely ground rye flour containing the bran and germ; used for baking.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

salt

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

rye flakes

Rolled or flattened cereal made from rye grain, used similarly to oats or wheat flakes in cereals and baking.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Wholegrain Rye Bread

Is Wholegrain Rye Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain Rye Bread by Rowan Hill Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread contains invert sugar syrup, an industrially processed sweetener considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. The presence of this ingredient makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though the rest of the components (wholemeal rye, water, sourdough, wholegrain rye flour, salt, rye flakes, yeast) are minimally processed or traditional bread ingredients.

Which ingredients in Wholegrain Rye Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wholegrain Rye Bread as an ultra-processed marker: invert sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholegrain Rye Bread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Biona rye bread by Biona. 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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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.