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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.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Seeded
Hovis
Not UPF
The Honey Soaked Seeded Bloomer
Village Bakery
Not UPF
12 Crunchy Taco Shells
Old El Paso
Not UPF
CIABATTA ROLLS
Aldi
Not UPF
wholemeal sourdough bread
Taste the difference
Not UPF
Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Parmigiano Reggiano & Poppyseed Torinesi Breadsticks
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Piadina
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Sourdough Bread
Jason's Sourdough
Not UPF
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.
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.