Oat and linseed bread mix

Barcode 5020387001969

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oat and linseed bread mix is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), emulsifier E472e, and isolated enzymes (alpha amylase). These are industrial formulations not used in home kitchens, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

linseed (5%)
OK

pinhead oats (4%)
OK

toasted kibbled soya
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

oat flakes (2.5%)
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

salt

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

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

dried sourdough powder (sourdough [rye flour, wheat flour, starter culture], barley malt flour, rye flour, salt)
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 Oat and linseed bread mix

Is Oat and linseed bread mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Oat and linseed bread mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), emulsifier E472e, and isolated enzymes (alpha amylase). These are industrial formulations not used in home kitchens, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Oat and linseed bread mix are ultra-processed?

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

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.