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Yes — Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This loaf is ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers—mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, plus mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids—which are formulation additives. It also contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient preservative (calcium propionate), used to extend shelf life. The remaining ingredients, including fortified wheat flour, seeds, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt, vinegar, and ascorbic acid, do not independently make it UPF under the stated criteria.
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Yes — Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This loaf is ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers—mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, plus mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids—which are formulation additives. It also contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient preservative (calcium propionate), used to extend shelf life. The remaining ingredients, including fortified wheat flour, seeds, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt, vinegar, and ascorbic acid, do not independently make it UPF under the stated criteria.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf as an ultra-processed marker: calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including White Ciabattin by Jason's Sourdough, SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, Rye & Mixed Seed Sourdough Bread by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.