Yes — Seeded Wholemeal Bread is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This appears to be seeded wholemeal bread. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative calcium propionate, a pre-identified UPF ingredient used to inhibit mould growth. The flour treatment agents ascorbic acid and L-cysteine hydrochloride are processing additives, while the remaining ingredients are mainly flour, seeds, rapeseed oil, salt, gluten, and fortified nutrients.
Yes — Seeded Wholemeal Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be seeded wholemeal bread. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative calcium propionate, a pre-identified UPF ingredient used to inhibit mould growth. The flour treatment agents ascorbic acid and L-cysteine hydrochloride are processing additives, while the remaining ingredients are mainly flour, seeds, rapeseed oil, salt, gluten, and fortified nutrients.
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.