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M&S sourdough baguette by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

M&S sourdough baguette

Barcode 29210084
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — M&S sourdough baguette is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring extract. According to the NOVA classification and the provided rules, malted barley extract is considered an ultra-processed ingredient, so any product containing it is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    malted wheat
    Wheat that has been germinated and dried to stop enzyme activity, often used as a malt in baking or brewing; provides sweet, malty flavors.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    wholegrain wheatflour
  • OK
    wheat flakes
    Thin, crisp flakes made from milled wheat, typically toasted. Used as breakfast cereal or incorporated into foods for texture.

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Common questions about M&S sourdough baguette

Is M&S sourdough baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — M&S sourdough baguette by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring extract. According to the NOVA classification and the provided rules, malted barley extract is considered an ultra-processed ingredient, so any product containing it is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in M&S sourdough baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in M&S sourdough baguette as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to M&S sourdough baguette?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough White Ciabattin by Jason's, Hand Finished White Sourdough by Coop, Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer. 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.

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