Simply

Medium Sliced Wholemeal

Barcode 20057855

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Yes — Medium Sliced Wholemeal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and emulsifiers: mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, and preservative calcium propionate. These are industrial formulations not used in home cooking and meet NOVA criteria for UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A whole-grain wheat flour containing bran and germ; a basic ingredient for whole-grain baking.
OK

water

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

_wheat_ protein
OK

yeast

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

soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
OK

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
UPF

mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datem)

A fat-based emulsifier (DATEM) used to improve texture and emulsification in bakery and processed foods.
OK

sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate; preservative: calcium propionate
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
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 Medium Sliced Wholemeal

Is Medium Sliced Wholemeal ultra-processed?

Yes — Medium Sliced Wholemeal by Simply is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and emulsifiers: mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, and preservative calcium propionate. These are industrial formulations not used in home cooking and meet NOVA criteria for UPF.

Which ingredients in Medium Sliced Wholemeal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Medium Sliced Wholemeal as an ultra-processed marker: mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datem). 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.