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Yes — Wholemeal and Rye Sourdough is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is considered an ultra-processed ingredient according to the given criteria. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, molasses, malted barley flour, salt, ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent), potato starch, and rapeseed oil are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Parmigiano Reggiano & Poppyseed Torinesi Breadsticks
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Piadina
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Sourdough Bread
Jason's Sourdough
Not UPF
brown sourdough bloomer
Tesco
Not UPF
White Sourdough Bread
Waitrose
Not UPF
6 White Pittas
By Sainsbury's,Sainsbury’s
Not UPF
Hovis white
Hovis
Not UPF
Slow-roast tomato sourdough
Co-op
Not UPF
Classic Torinesi Breadsticks
Crosta Mollica
Not UPF
Yes — Wholemeal and Rye Sourdough by Asda Extra Special is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains malted barley extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is considered an ultra-processed ingredient according to the given criteria. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, molasses, malted barley flour, salt, ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent), potato starch, and rapeseed oil are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of malted barley extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.
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.