No1 Waitrose

Seeded Sourdough Bread

Barcode 5000169677933

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No — Seeded Sourdough Bread is not ultra-processed.

The bread contains basic flours, water, seeds, oats, salt, and fermented wheat flour. Fortified wheat flour is acceptable as a minimally processed ingredient. Malted barley flour and malted barley are processed cereal ingredients used traditionally in breadmaking, not industrial flavor enhancers or isolates. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niccin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

sunflower seeds (3%)
OK

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in fat, protein, and minerals; commonly roasted or eaten raw.
OK

linseed (3%)
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

wholemeal rye flour
OK

oats

Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
OK

salt

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

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

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

malted barley flour

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

malted barley

Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.

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Common questions about Seeded Sourdough Bread

Is Seeded Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

No — Seeded Sourdough Bread by No1 Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread contains basic flours, water, seeds, oats, salt, and fermented wheat flour. Fortified wheat flour is acceptable as a minimally processed ingredient. Malted barley flour and malted barley are processed cereal ingredients used traditionally in breadmaking, not industrial flavor enhancers or isolates. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.