Cranberry Nut Bread

Barcode 282938002350

Yes — Cranberry Nut Bread is ultra-processed.

This cranberry nut bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, dextrose and glucose syrup are refined, industrially produced sugars, and added flavouring is an extracted additive; all are markers of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The presence of stabiliser, flour treatment agent, and added antioxidant further indicates industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

3 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

dried cranberry
OK

sugar

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

cranberry
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

pumpkin seed
OK

cashew nut

Dried or roasted seed of the cashew tree, commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

hazelnut

A single-nut, edible seed from Corylus avellana, used raw or roasted.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

butteroil
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

yeast

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

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

semolina
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

stabiliser
OK

flour treatment agent

A processing aid used to treat flour during milling to improve baking properties (e.g., bleaching or maturing agents); typically not consumed directly.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
OK

antioxidant

Common questions about Cranberry Nut Bread

Is Cranberry Nut Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Cranberry Nut Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cranberry nut bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, dextrose and glucose syrup are refined, industrially produced sugars, and added flavouring is an extracted additive; all are markers of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The presence of stabiliser, flour treatment agent, and added antioxidant further indicates industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Cranberry Nut Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cranberry Nut Bread as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, glucose syrup, flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.