Allinson's

Allinson's Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal

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No — Allinson's Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal is not ultra-processed.

This seeded wholemeal loaf is made from basic baking ingredients such as wholemeal wheat flour, seeds, yeast, water, salt, and small amounts of supportive ingredients like vinegar, molasses sugar, and vitamin C as a flour treatment agent. These are all typical of traditional bread-making and do not include industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other cosmetic additives associated with ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wholemeal wheat flour

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

water

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

mixed seeds

A mixture of edible seeds including sunflower, brown linseed, golden linseed, pumpkin seeds and poppy seeds. Common in breads and cereals as a fiber and fat source.
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wheat protein

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

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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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

cracked wheat

Coarsely cracked durum or bread wheat used in cereals and soups; a whole-grain ingredient.
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malted barley flour

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

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sustainable palm)

A blend of vegetable oils used as a cooking and frying oil, combining rapeseed (canola) oil with palm oil sourced from sustainable palm plantations.
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vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

molasses sugar

A sugar product mixed with molasses, often used as a brown sugar variant; considered a basic processed sugar.
OK

sustainable soy flour

A finely ground flour made from soybeans, used as a protein-rich ingredient in baking.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c) flour treatment agent with 52% wholegrain

A flour treatment additive (ascorbic acid, vitamin C) used in blends containing wholegrain components (wholemeal wheat flour, malted barley flour, cracked wheat) to improve dough properties.

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Common questions about Allinson's Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal

Is Allinson's Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal ultra-processed?

No — Allinson's Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal by Allinson's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This seeded wholemeal loaf is made from basic baking ingredients such as wholemeal wheat flour, seeds, yeast, water, salt, and small amounts of supportive ingredients like vinegar, molasses sugar, and vitamin C as a flour treatment agent. These are all typical of traditional bread-making and do not include industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other cosmetic additives associated with ultra-processed foods.

What are healthier alternatives to Allinson's Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough Wholemeal Ciabattin by Jason's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.