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Seeded sourdough baguettes

Barcode 4088600259444

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Yes — Seeded sourdough baguettes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes barley malt extract and barley malt flour, which are industrially processed extracts/flours used mainly as flavor and color enhancers. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract is UPF, and its presence is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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

brown flaxseed

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

yeast ethyl alcohol
OK

millet

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

yellow linseed

A pale variety of flaxseed used in baking and cooking; high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
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

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
OK

malted wheat flour

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
OK

rye flour

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

oat flour

Finely milled flour made from oats; used as a gluten-free or low-gluten baking ingredient.
OK

deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)

Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about Seeded sourdough baguettes

Is Seeded sourdough baguettes ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded sourdough baguettes by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes barley malt extract and barley malt flour, which are industrially processed extracts/flours used mainly as flavor and color enhancers. According to the provided rules, malted barley extract is UPF, and its presence is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Seeded sourdough baguettes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Seeded sourdough baguettes 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?

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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.