Marks & Spencer

Sourdough

Barcode 29308385

Scanned 24 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sourdough is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract and malted rye/wheat, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and extracts, making it a UPF according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Refined wheat flour fortified with minerals and B vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common basic baking ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rye

A cereal grain from the game of rye (Secale cereale); used for breads, crackers, and cereals.
OK

whole grain wheat flour

Whole grain flour made from entire wheat kernel; minimally processed form of flour used in baking.
OK

malted rye

Rye grain that has been malted; used as an ingredient in baking or brewing for sweetness and enzyme activity.
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

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 Sourdough

Is Sourdough ultra-processed?

Yes — Sourdough by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract and malted rye/wheat, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and extracts, making it a UPF according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Sourdough are ultra-processed?

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

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.