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wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread by Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo

wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread

Barcode 5024285012997
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided NOVA guidance. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be classified as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    seed mix (16%) (sunflower seeds, linseed, poppy seed)
  • OK
    wheat protein
    Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • UPF
    soy protein
    A protein extracted from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute or texturized protein. It is a processed soy product.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    wheat bran
    Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
  • OK
    apple fibre
  • OK
    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
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • UPF
    malted barley extract
    A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread

Is wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread by Hi-Lo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided NOVA guidance. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread as ultra-processed markers: soy protein, malted barley extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to wholemeal Seeded Slices Bread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough Wholemeal Ciabattin by Jason's, SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, seven seeds and grains sourdough by Bertinet Bakery. 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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