Waitrose

Free From Sliced Mixed Seed Loaf

Barcode 5000169596548

Yes — Free From Sliced Mixed Seed Loaf is ultra-processed.

The loaf contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including bamboo fibre, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, xanthan gum, fermented maize starch, and colour (plain caramel). These industrial stabilisers, modified starches, fibres, and colourings place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

mixed seeds (11%) (sunflower seeds, brown linseed, millet seeds, golden linseed, poppy seeds)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

psyllium husk powder

Soluble dietary fiber from Plantago ovata husks used as a thickener and bulking agent.
OK

yeast

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

bamboo fibre

Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
OK

stabilisers (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, xanthan gum)
OK

rice profein
OK

dried pasteurized free-range egg white

Egg white that has been dried and pasteurized, used as a protein source in recipes and mixes.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

fermented maize starch

A starch derived from maize (corn) that has undergone a fermentation step, potentially to modify texture or viscosity. Used as a food ingredient for thickening or stabilizing sauces and processed foods.
OK

salt

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

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.

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Common questions about Free From Sliced Mixed Seed Loaf

Is Free From Sliced Mixed Seed Loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Free From Sliced Mixed Seed Loaf by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The loaf contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including bamboo fibre, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, xanthan gum, fermented maize starch, and colour (plain caramel). These industrial stabilisers, modified starches, fibres, and colourings place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Free From Sliced Mixed Seed Loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Free From Sliced Mixed Seed Loaf as ultra-processed markers: bamboo fibre, plain caramel color. 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.