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Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread

Barcode 29210053
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread is ultra-processed.

This bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredients thiamin water rye flour, wholegrain wheat flour, malted rye, sea salt, malted wheat, barley malt flour, barley malt extract, and wheat flakes. These industrially processed ingredients and additives contribute to its UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour made from wheat, containing gluten. Often enriched with minerals and vitamins during processing.
  • UPF
    rye flour, wholegrain wheat flour, malted rye, sea salt, barley malt flour, barley malt extract, wheat flakes
    A mix of cereal grains and ingredients including rye flour, wheat flour, malted rye, barley malt products and salt. All contain gluten.

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Common questions about Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread

Is Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredients thiamin water rye flour, wholegrain wheat flour, malted rye, sea salt, malted wheat, barley malt flour, barley malt extract, and wheat flakes. These industrially processed ingredients and additives contribute to its UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread as an ultra-processed marker: rye flour, wholegrain wheat flour, malted rye, sea salt, barley malt flour, barley malt extract, wheat flakes. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Crafted Signature Sourdough Bread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including White Ciabattin by Jason's Sourdough, SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, Rye & Mixed Seed Sourdough Bread by Tesco. 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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