Seeded Bread

Barcode 395520416982

Yes — Seeded Bread is ultra-processed.

This seeded bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including golden syrup, emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative calcium propionate, yeast extract, and barley malt. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods as they are industrially formulated to modify texture, shelf life, and flavor beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, yeast, flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid)
OK

water

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

salt

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

sourdough (wheat flour, water)
OK

barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
OK

linseed

Also known as flaxseed; a small, nutrient-rich seed high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
OK

sunflower seed

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

pumpkin seed
UPF

golden syrup

A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
OK

yeast

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
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).
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.

Common questions about Seeded Bread

Is Seeded Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This seeded bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including golden syrup, emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative calcium propionate, yeast extract, and barley malt. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods as they are industrially formulated to modify texture, shelf life, and flavor beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Seeded Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Seeded Bread as ultra-processed markers: golden syrup, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), calcium propionate, yeast 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.