Malted Wheat Bread

Barcode 5027291013606

Yes — Malted Wheat Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and emulsifiers (E471, E472e), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and shelf life.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour derived from wheat, fortified with calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

malted wheat flakes

A processed breakfast cereal made by malting wheat and flaking; typically used as a cereal or ingredient in foods.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

vegetable oil (rspo certified palm, rapeseed)
OK

salt

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

malted barley flour

Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
OK

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

emulsifiers (e471, e472e)
OK

calcium sulfate

A mineral salt used as a firming agent in foods (calcium sulfate/gypsum); also used as a coagulant in tofu and as a dough conditioner in baking.
OK

flour treatment agent (e300)

Common questions about Malted Wheat Bread

Is Malted Wheat Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Malted Wheat Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and emulsifiers (E471, E472e), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and shelf life.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.