Seeded Bread

Barcode 5010044010793

Yes — Seeded Bread is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: stabiliser (E464 / hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate), flavouring and natural flavouring, and refined starches. In particular, potassium sorbate and natural flavouring are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 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

seed mix (13%)(brown linseed, sunflower seed, millet seed)
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 flour topping (water, rice flour, sugar, potato starch, flavouring)
OK

yeast

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

egg white powder

Dried egg white used as a protein source in formulations
UPF

stabiliser (e464)

A food-grade stabiliser/thickener derived from cellulose, used to improve texture, consistency, or viscosity in processed foods.
OK

psyllium husk/vegetable fibre

Dietary fibre from Plantago ovata seeds, often used to boost fibre content and improve texture in baked goods and cereals.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

fruit extract (carob and apple)

A flavoring derived from carob and apple, used to impart fruity notes.
OK

salt

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

humectant: vegetable glycerine
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a calcium salt of propionic acid used as a mold inhibitor and preservative in bakery and processed foods.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Seeded Bread

Is Seeded Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Bread 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 several industrial additives and formulations: stabiliser (E464 / hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate), flavouring and natural flavouring, and refined starches. In particular, potassium sorbate and natural flavouring are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Seeded Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Seeded Bread as ultra-processed markers: stabiliser (e464), fruit extract (carob and apple), calcium propionate, potassium sorbate, natural flavouring. 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.