Asda

BREAD MIX Mixed grain and seeds

Barcode 5054070357958

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — BREAD MIX Mixed grain and seeds is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, seeds, grains, yeast, ascorbic acid as flour treatment agent), but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
OK

malted kibbled wheat (7.0%)
OK

oat flakes (4.9%)
OK

golden linseeds (2.5%)
OK

rye flour

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

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
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).
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

kibbled rye
OK

poppy seeds

Small seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) used as a culinary ingredient in breads, pastries, and toppings. Nutritionally rich in healthy fats and minerals.
OK

brown linseeds

Brown flaxseeds (linseeds) used as a source of fiber and healthy fats in cooking. Typically sold as whole seeds.
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

sunflower seed

Edible seeds from sunflowers, rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to dishes.
OK

flaked pearl barley
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

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Common questions about BREAD MIX Mixed grain and seeds

Is BREAD MIX Mixed grain and seeds ultra-processed?

Yes — BREAD MIX Mixed grain and seeds by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, seeds, grains, yeast, ascorbic acid as flour treatment agent), but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the criteria.

Which ingredients in BREAD MIX Mixed grain and seeds are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in BREAD MIX Mixed grain and seeds as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.