Village Bakery

So Malty Malt Loaf

Barcode 4088600545363

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Yes — So Malty Malt Loaf is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), invert sugar (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup), malted barley extract (used as a flavour enhancer), and the preservative calcium propionate. Palm oil is also a highly refined oil considered ultra-processed in this framework.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour milled from wheat kernels, often enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, and niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

water

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

raisins (10%)
OK

malted _barley_ flour (9%)
UPF

inverted sugar

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, resulting in a sweeter, more stable sugar syrup often used in baking and confectionery.
OK

malted _wheat_ flour (5%)
OK

_barley_ malt extract (2.5%)
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

preservative: calcium propionate; vegetable fat (rapeseed)
OK

palm

A basic vegetable fat derived from the fruit of oil palms commonly used as a cooking oil; non-animal, widely used in foods.

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Common questions about So Malty Malt Loaf

Is So Malty Malt Loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — So Malty Malt Loaf by Village Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), invert sugar (an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup), malted barley extract (used as a flavour enhancer), and the preservative calcium propionate. Palm oil is also a highly refined oil considered ultra-processed in this framework.

Which ingredients in So Malty Malt Loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in So Malty Malt Loaf as ultra-processed markers: inverted sugar, dextrose. 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.