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Superseded sliced loaf bread by Asda
Asda

Superseded sliced loaf bread

Barcode 5054781498063
Scanned  93  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Superseded sliced loaf bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and palm fat (highly processed refined oils) and malted barley flour, which is an industrial flavouring/extract ingredient according to NOVA-style guidance.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (b1))
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Nuts/seeds used as a snack or ingredient; high in healthy fats and vitamin E.
  • OK
    brown linseeds (4%)
  • UPF
    malted wheat flakes
    Flaked cereal made from malted wheat, often used in breakfast cereals. Malted grains can contribute sweetness and fermentable sugars.
  • OK
    _wheat_ protein
  • OK
    millet (2%)
  • OK
    golden linseeds (2%)
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    vegetable oils and fat (rapeseed oil, palm oil, palm fat)
  • OK
    rye flour
    Ground rye grain used for baking; provides denser texture and distinct rye flavor.
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Tiny seeds from the opium poppy plant; widely used for flavor and texture in breads and pastries.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, often as part of leavening or specialty baking processes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    soy flour
    Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds (0.5%)
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, used in baking to add flavor and baking properties; a single-ingredient cereal product.
  • 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Common questions about Superseded sliced loaf bread

Is Superseded sliced loaf bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Superseded sliced loaf bread by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and palm fat (highly processed refined oils) and malted barley flour, which is an industrial flavouring/extract ingredient according to NOVA-style guidance.

Which ingredients in Superseded sliced loaf bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Superseded sliced loaf bread as an ultra-processed marker: malted wheat flakes. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Superseded sliced loaf bread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, seven seeds and grains sourdough by Bertinet Bakery, Hand Finished Oat, Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf by Coop Irresistible. 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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