Yes — Malted multi seeded sourdough is ultra-processed.
The product contains malted barley flour and malted wheat flakes (malted barley extract/flour is considered an industrially processed flavor-enhancing ingredient under NOVA). Therefore the bread is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) despite being otherwise composed of basic flours, seeds, water, and salt.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Olive & Rosemary Sourdough
Asda
Not UPF
Bagel Thins
Village Bakery
Not UPF
Tesco halkidiki & kalamata Olive batard
Tesco
Not UPF
Bagel thins
Rowan Hill Bakery
Not UPF
Vogel's Glorious Original Mixed Grain
Not UPF
2 half ciabata
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Biona rye bread
Biona
Not UPF
Whole Grain Rye Bread
Schneider Brot
Not UPF
Seeded Sourdough Half Bloomer
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Seeded
Hovis
Not UPF
Yes — Malted multi seeded sourdough by The Authentic Bread Company is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains malted barley flour and malted wheat flakes (malted barley extract/flour is considered an industrially processed flavor-enhancing ingredient under NOVA). Therefore the bread is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) despite being otherwise composed of basic flours, seeds, water, and salt.
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.