Multigrain Bread

Barcode 5000129399295

Yes — Multigrain Bread is ultra-processed.

This multigrain bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil, palm fat, and emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system, as they are not typical domestic ingredients and are used to modify texture, shelf life, and structure.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

malted wheat flakes

Flaked cereal made from malted wheat, part of a cereal blend.
OK

spelt flakes

Flaked grains made from spelt (an ancient wheat relative).
OK

kibbled rye

Kibbled rye consists of small pieces of rye grain used in breads and cereals.
OK

wholemeal einkorn flour

Coarsely milled whole grain flour from einkorn wheat.
OK

barley flakes

Barley flakes are rolled barley grains used in cereals and baking. They are a basic cereal grain product.
OK

durum wheat sourdough

A dough ingredient using durum wheat and sourdough culture, typically used in bread formulation; the 1% indicates the sourdough culture proportion.
OK

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
UPF

vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil)

A blend of vegetable oils comprising rapeseed (canola) oil and palm oil, commonly used as cooking or bakery fat; contains palm oil which is highly processed.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

salt

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

spirit vinegar

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

malted barley flour

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

vegetable fat

A fat derived from plant sources used as a cooking fat; a basic ingredient in many foods.
UPF

emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids - vegetable)

Food additives consisting of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids used as emulsifiers and stabilizers; derived from vegetable sources.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

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

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

Common questions about Multigrain Bread

Is Multigrain Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Multigrain Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This multigrain bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil, palm fat, and emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system, as they are not typical domestic ingredients and are used to modify texture, shelf life, and structure.

Which ingredients in Multigrain Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Multigrain Bread as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil), palm fat, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids - vegetable). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.