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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.