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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.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Seeded
Hovis
Not UPF
The Honey Soaked Seeded Bloomer
Village Bakery
Not UPF
12 Crunchy Taco Shells
Old El Paso
Not UPF
CIABATTA ROLLS
Aldi
Not UPF
wholemeal sourdough bread
Taste the difference
Not UPF
Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Parmigiano Reggiano & Poppyseed Torinesi Breadsticks
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Piadina
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Sourdough Bread
Jason's Sourdough
Not UPF
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.
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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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.