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Yes — Wholemeal Bread is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This wholemeal bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the emulsifiers E471 and E472e, which are industrial additives. It also contains calcium propionate, a preservative used to extend shelf life, and ascorbic acid used as a flour treatment agent; these additives reinforce its industrial formulation. The flours, yeast, salt, rapeseed oil, vitamins, and minerals are not individually decisive, but the emulsifiers make the product UPF.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Seeded Sourdough Bread
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Everyday White Rolls
Jason's
Not UPF
Dark Rye Sourdough
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Organic Piadina 4 Wholeblend Flatbreads with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Hand finished seeded sourdough bread
Coop
Not UPF
White Sourdough
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
White Sourdough Loaf
Specially Selected
Not UPF
Whole Grain Rye Bread
Schneider Brot
Not UPF
Hand Finished White Sourdough
Coop
Not UPF
Wholemeal Pittas
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Yes — Wholemeal Bread by is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This wholemeal bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the emulsifiers E471 and E472e, which are industrial additives. It also contains calcium propionate, a preservative used to extend shelf life, and ascorbic acid used as a flour treatment agent; these additives reinforce its industrial formulation. The flours, yeast, salt, rapeseed oil, vitamins, and minerals are not individually decisive, but the emulsifiers make the product UPF.
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.