Marks & Spencer

Sesame & Linseed Wholegrain Flat Bread

Barcode 29124251

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No — Sesame & Linseed Wholegrain Flat Bread is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wholewheat flour, seeds, rapeseed oil, yeast, bran, malted barley, salt) plus ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent, which is a common processing aid and not an industrial ultra-processing marker per the given rules. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wholewheat flour (contains gluten)
OK

sesame seeds (24%)
OK

linseed

Seeds of the flax plant, used whole or ground in baking, cereals, or oil extraction; high in omega-3 fats and fiber.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

yeast

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

wheat bran (contains gluten)
OK

malted barley (contains gluten)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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 Sesame & Linseed Wholegrain Flat Bread

Is Sesame & Linseed Wholegrain Flat Bread ultra-processed?

No — Sesame & Linseed Wholegrain Flat Bread by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wholewheat flour, seeds, rapeseed oil, yeast, bran, malted barley, salt) plus ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent, which is a common processing aid and not an industrial ultra-processing marker per the given rules. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups are present.

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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