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Yes — Sourdough Loaf is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This sourdough loaf contains enzymes, which are classified as ultra-processed ingredients under the specified criteria. Therefore, the product is classified as ultra-processed, even though its other ingredients—wheat flour, water, sea salt, and sourdough culture—are relatively simple.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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WHITE SOURDOUGH
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Sourdough Brioche Buns
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Not UPF
Part-Baked Baguettes
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White Sourdough Toasting Loaf
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Not UPF
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Seeded Bread
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Poppadoms
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Not UPF
Seeded Wheat Bread
M&S
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Yes — Sourdough Loaf by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sourdough loaf contains enzymes, which are classified as ultra-processed ingredients under the specified criteria. Therefore, the product is classified as ultra-processed, even though its other ingredients—wheat flour, water, sea salt, and sourdough culture—are relatively simple.
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.