Gluten-Free Bread

Barcode 5000169661055

Yes — Gluten-Free Bread is ultra-processed.

This bread is ultra-processed due to the presence of partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sweetener), stabilisers such as hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and xanthan gum (texture-modifying additives), and bamboo fibre (an industrially processed fibre additive). These extracted and industrial additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tapioca starch

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

potato starch

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

maize flour

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

yeast

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

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

vegetable glycerol

A humectant derived from glycerol used to retain moisture in foods; a simple, single-ingredient food additive.
OK

golden flaxseed

Whole seeds from the flax plant, rich in fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids; used as a basic ingredient or for grinding into meal.
OK

dried pasteurized free-range egg white

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

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stabiliser

A cellulose derivative used as a thickener and stabiliser in foods, often in processed products to improve texture and viscosity.
UPF

xanthan gum

A polysaccharide used as a thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier in a wide range of foods and beverages.
UPF

bamboo fibre

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

raisin juice

Juice pressed from raisins, a fruit product used as a beverage or flavoring ingredient; it is a traditional fruit-derived liquid.
OK

maize starch

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

teff flour

A fine flour milled from teff, a tiny ancient gluten-free grain native to Ethiopia. Used in baking, often in injera or gluten-free recipes.
OK

salt

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

deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)

Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
OK

maize semolina

Coarse flour milled from corn (maize), used as a staple ingredient in dishes like polenta and pasta base.
OK

sourdough culture

A fermented starter made from flour and water containing wild yeast and bacteria, used to leaven bread.

Common questions about Gluten-Free Bread

Is Gluten-Free Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Gluten-Free Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed due to the presence of partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed sweetener), stabilisers such as hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and xanthan gum (texture-modifying additives), and bamboo fibre (an industrially processed fibre additive). These extracted and industrial additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Gluten-Free Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Gluten-Free Bread as ultra-processed markers: partially inverted sugar syrup, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stabiliser, xanthan gum, bamboo fibre. 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.