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Seed Sensations Malted Wholegrains by Hovis
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Seed Sensations Malted Wholegrains

Barcode 5010003067684
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Seed Sensations Malted Wholegrains is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial formulations beyond basic culinary ingredients, specifically: preservative E282 (calcium propionate), emulsifier E472e (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and isolated wheat protein. These are indicative of industrial processing according to NOVA, so the product is considered UPF.

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Common questions about Seed Sensations Malted Wholegrains

Is Seed Sensations Malted Wholegrains ultra-processed?

Yes — Seed Sensations Malted Wholegrains by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial formulations beyond basic culinary ingredients, specifically: preservative E282 (calcium propionate), emulsifier E472e (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and isolated wheat protein. These are indicative of industrial processing according to NOVA, so the product is considered UPF.

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.

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