Yes — 50/50 Medium Bread is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Kingsmill 50/50 is ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier E472e, preservative calcium propionate, and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which are industrial additives identified as contributing to UPF classification. It also contains sustainable palm oil, a highly refined oil. The wheat flours, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt, vinegar, and added vitamins and minerals are not the factors driving the classification.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Whole Grain Rye Bread
Schneider Brot
Not UPF
Hand Finished White Sourdough
Coop
Not UPF
Wholemeal Pittas
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Sourdough Wholemeal Ciabattin
Jason's
Not UPF
6 Wholemeal Pittas
Village Bakery
Not UPF
Durum wheat flatbreads
crosta & mollica
Not UPF
Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Seeded
Hovis
Not UPF
The Honey Soaked Seeded Bloomer
Village Bakery
Not UPF
12 Crunchy Taco Shells
Old El Paso
Not UPF
Yes — 50/50 Medium Bread by Kingsmill is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Kingsmill 50/50 is ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier E472e, preservative calcium propionate, and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which are industrial additives identified as contributing to UPF classification. It also contains sustainable palm oil, a highly refined oil. The wheat flours, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt, vinegar, and added vitamins and minerals are not the factors driving the classification.
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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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.