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Collection Crafted Seeded Sourdough Half Loaf by M&S Bakery,Marks & Spencer
M&S Bakery,Marks & Spencer

Collection Crafted Seeded Sourdough Half Loaf

Barcode 29308378
Scanned  28  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Collection Crafted Seeded Sourdough Half Loaf is ultra-processed.

The product contains barley malt extract and malted rye, which are industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredients. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract and similar malt extracts are considered ultra-processed ingredients, so the whole product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    _wheatflour_ contains _gluten_ (with _wheatflour_, calcium carbonate iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed seeds (9%) (pumpkin sunflower millet chia)
  • OK
    sprouted _rye_ grains (2.5%) (_rye_ grains (contains _gluten_) water)
  • OK
    _rye_ flour (contains _gluten_)
  • OK
    wholegrain _wheatflour_ (contains _gluten_)
  • OK
    malted _rye_ (contains _gluten_)
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    _barley_ malt flour (contains _gluten_)
  • OK
    maize germ
  • OK
    _barley_ malt extract (contains _gluten_)
  • OK
    _wheatflakes_ (contain _gluten_)

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Common questions about Collection Crafted Seeded Sourdough Half Loaf

Is Collection Crafted Seeded Sourdough Half Loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Collection Crafted Seeded Sourdough Half Loaf by M&S Bakery,Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains barley malt extract and malted rye, which are industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredients. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract and similar malt extracts are considered ultra-processed ingredients, so the whole product is classified as UPF.

What are healthier alternatives to Collection Crafted Seeded Sourdough Half Loaf?

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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