Marks & Spencer

Wholegrain Wheat Bisks

Barcode 29310609

Scanned 75 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wholegrain Wheat Bisks is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredient according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholewheat (contains gluten) (95%)
UPF

barley malt extract

A malt extract derived from barley; gluten-containing ingredient used for sweetness and color in foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

riboflavin

Riboflavin (vitamin B2), a common fortifying nutrient in foods and supplements.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Wholegrain Wheat Bisks

Is Wholegrain Wheat Bisks ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain Wheat Bisks by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring/extract ingredient according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Wholegrain Wheat Bisks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wholegrain Wheat Bisks 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?

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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.