Seeded Sourdough Bread

Barcode 29483358

Yes — Seeded Sourdough Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient used in manufacturing, even though the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed bread components.

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

wheat sourdough

Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
OK

mixed seeds (4%)
OK

brown flaxseed

Whole brown flaxseed (linseed), a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
OK

golden flaxseed

Mature seeds of the flax plant, used as a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
OK

millet

A small, gluten-free cereal grain used as a staple in various cuisines. Nutty-flavored, high in fiber and minerals.
OK

sunflower seed

Edible seeds from sunflowers, rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to dishes.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

roasted malted barley flour
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

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A vitamin and antioxidant used as a food additive; commonly added to prevent browning and preserve freshness.

Common questions about Seeded Sourdough Bread

Is Seeded Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Sourdough Bread 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 ingredient used in manufacturing, even though the rest of the ingredients are minimally processed bread components.

Which ingredients in Seeded Sourdough Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Seeded Sourdough Bread 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.