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Wrights Mixed grain bread mix by Wrights
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Wrights Mixed grain bread mix

Barcode 5020387000207
Scanned  44  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wrights Mixed grain bread mix is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, but it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods. Specifically: the emulsifier E472e (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), added wheat gluten, and the flour treatment agent ascorbic acid and enzyme alpha-amylase used as processing aids. Emulsifiers and refined isolated sugars like dextrose are clear markers of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product must be considered UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    kibbled malted wheat (7%)
  • OK
    oat flakes (5%)
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    malt flour (wheat and barley)
  • OK
    golden linseed (2.5%)
  • OK
    dried yeast
    Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    kibbled rye (1%)
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Tiny seeds from the opium poppy plant; widely used for flavor and texture in breads and pastries.
  • OK
    brown flaxseed (linseed)
    Seed of the flax plant, rich in omega-3 fats and fiber, used whole or ground in cereals, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    chickpea flour
    Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds (0.5%)
  • OK
    barley flakes (0.4%)
  • OK
    emulsifier: e472e
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent
    Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    enzyme: alpha amylase

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Common questions about Wrights Mixed grain bread mix

Is Wrights Mixed grain bread mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Wrights Mixed grain bread mix by Wrights is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, but it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods. Specifically: the emulsifier E472e (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), added wheat gluten, and the flour treatment agent ascorbic acid and enzyme alpha-amylase used as processing aids. Emulsifiers and refined isolated sugars like dextrose are clear markers of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product must be considered UPF.

Which ingredients in Wrights Mixed grain bread mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wrights Mixed grain bread mix as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wrights Mixed grain bread mix?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Allinsons Bread Flour by Allinson’s, Wholemeal bread flour by By sainsbury's, Wholesome, Stoneground strong wholegrain by Matthews Cotswold Flour. 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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