Hovis

Wheatgerm Bread

Barcode 5010003000407

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wheatgerm Bread is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including vegetable fat (rapeseed, palm), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, and the emulsifier E472e. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground wheat used as a basic carbohydrate source; fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

water

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

wheatgerm (11%)
OK

wheat protein

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

yeast

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

salt

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

vegetable fat (rapeseed and palm)

A blend of vegetable oils/fats, including palm oil, used for fat content and texture.
OK

barley flour

Fine flour ground from barley; used in baking and as a cereal ingredient.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

emulsifier: e472e
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

barley fibre

Dietary fiber derived from barley; used to increase fibre content in foods or as a functional ingredient.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Wheatgerm Bread

Is Wheatgerm Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheatgerm Bread by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including vegetable fat (rapeseed, palm), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, and the emulsifier E472e. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Wheatgerm Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wheatgerm Bread as an ultra-processed marker: vegetable fat (rapeseed and palm). 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?

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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.