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Protein Sourdough Toasting Loaf by Aldi - Specially Selected
Aldi - Specially Selected

Protein Sourdough Toasting Loaf

Barcode 4069365229156
Scanned  7  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Protein Sourdough Toasting Loaf is not ultra-processed.

This loaf is not ultra-processed. Its ingredients are conventional bread-making foods, including fortified wheat flour, water, wheat and pea proteins, grains, sourdough, seeds, salt, yeast, and ascorbic acid. The added vitamins and minerals are standard flour fortification, while ascorbic acid is a basic flour-treatment additive; none of these ingredients constitutes an ultra-processed formulation under the stated criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat protein
    Protein extracted from wheat, used as a binding or texturing agent in doughs and baked goods. Often used as a supplement to gluten.
  • OK
    malted wheat (kibbled)
    Coarsely milled malted wheat used to add flavor and fermentable sugars in baking or brewing contexts.
  • OK
    inactive rye sourdough
    Dried rye sourdough starter used as a leavening or flavoring component in baking; not active yeast, usually inert until rehydrated.
  • OK
    pea protein
    Protein derived from peas, often used as a plant-based protein additive in foods; can be found as isolate or concentrate.
  • 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
    rye
    A cereal grain from the game of rye (Secale cereale); used for breads, crackers, and cereals.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    brown flaxseed
    Whole brown flaxseed (linseed), a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    wheat bran
    Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
  • OK
    yellow linseed
    A pale variety of flaxseed used in baking and cooking; high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    spelt
    Spelt is an ancient wheat relative, used as grain or flour with a nutty flavor.
  • OK
    wheat
    A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)
    Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a flour improver to strengthen dough; generally used in small amounts in baking.

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Common questions about Protein Sourdough Toasting Loaf

Is Protein Sourdough Toasting Loaf ultra-processed?

No — Protein Sourdough Toasting Loaf by Aldi - Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This loaf is not ultra-processed. Its ingredients are conventional bread-making foods, including fortified wheat flour, water, wheat and pea proteins, grains, sourdough, seeds, salt, yeast, and ascorbic acid. The added vitamins and minerals are standard flour fortification, while ascorbic acid is a basic flour-treatment additive; none of these ingredients constitutes an ultra-processed formulation under the stated criteria.

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.

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