Marks & Spencer

Plain Bread

Barcode 29152551

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

No — Plain Bread is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic staples (wheat flour, sugar, salt, yeast) plus mineral/vitamin fortification (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
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calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

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

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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sugar

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

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

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Plain Bread

Is Plain Bread ultra-processed?

No — Plain Bread by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic staples (wheat flour, sugar, salt, yeast) plus mineral/vitamin fortification (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components.

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.