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Wholemeal seeded by Lidl
Lidl

Wholemeal seeded

Barcode 4056489239017
Scanned  43  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholemeal seeded is ultra-processed.

Product contains palm oil and palm fat (highly processed refined oil) and emulsifier (rapeseed lecithins), which are NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Therefore the bread is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    14% mixed seeds (brown linseeds, sunflower seeds, toasted brown linseeds, toasted sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, millet seeds, golden linseeds)
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    brown sugar
    Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
  • 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 flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • UPF
    palm fat
    A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    rapeseed lecithin (emulsifier)
    A lecithin-based emulsifier derived from rapeseed oil used to stabilize mixtures in food products.
  • UPF
    caramelised sugar syrup
    A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent
    Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.
  • OK
    allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold
  • OK
    lidl

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Common questions about Wholemeal seeded

Is Wholemeal seeded ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal seeded by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains palm oil and palm fat (highly processed refined oil) and emulsifier (rapeseed lecithins), which are NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Therefore the bread is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Wholemeal seeded are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Wholemeal seeded as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, palm fat, rapeseed lecithin (emulsifier), caramelised sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholemeal seeded?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, seven seeds and grains sourdough by Bertinet Bakery, Hand Finished Oat, Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf by Coop Irresistible. 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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