Baker Street

Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread

Barcode 5027952012573

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Yes — Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread is ultra-processed.

The bread contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed sweetener), preservative (sorbic acid), flavouring, and other additives like acidity regulator (sodium acetate) and flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). The presence of these industrial additives and refined syrups classifies it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

sourdough (rye flour, water)
OK

mixed seeds and flakes (11%) (linseeds, barley flakes, sunflower seeds, oat flakes)
OK

wholemeal rye flour
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

yeast

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

salt

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

caramelised sugar syrup (sugar, water)
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
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).
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

acidity regulator (sodium acetate)
UPF

sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, a chemical preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and fungi in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread

Is Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread by Baker Street is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed sweetener), preservative (sorbic acid), flavouring, and other additives like acidity regulator (sodium acetate) and flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). The presence of these industrial additives and refined syrups classifies it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, sorbic acid, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baker Street Seeded Rye Bread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Biona rye bread by Biona. 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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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.