Village Bakery

Seeded Medium Sliced White

Barcode 4088600165684

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Seeded Medium Sliced White is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids, including: preservative (calcium propionate) and emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour made from wheat, commonly used as a staple ingredient in bread and other baked goods. The parenthetical lists fortificants typically added during milling.
OK

water

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

mixed seeds 13% (linseed, sunflower seeds, millet, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds)
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

barley malt flour
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

wheat gluten

A protein from wheat used as a binder and to improve dough elasticity.
OK

emulsifier (mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about Seeded Medium Sliced White

Is Seeded Medium Sliced White ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Medium Sliced White by Village Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids, including: preservative (calcium propionate) and emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Seeded Medium Sliced White are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Seeded Medium Sliced White as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. 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.