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Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf by Tesco
Tesco

Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf

Barcode 5057545928769
Scanned  152  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf is ultra-processed.

A seeded loaf, but its industrial flour treatment makes it UPF.

This seeded wheat loaf is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid), an industrially used additive. The other listed ingredients are generally conventional bread ingredients, including fortified wheat flour, seeds, yeast, salt, vinegar, wheat gluten, and malted or fermented wheat components. The flour treatment agent is sufficient for the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium
    Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
  • OK
    folic acid
    A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed seeds (sunflower seeds)
    A mixture of edible seeds including sunflower seeds, used as a topping or ingredient in breads and snacks.
  • OK
    brown linseeds
    Brown flaxseeds (linseeds) used as a source of fiber and healthy fats in cooking. Typically sold as whole seeds.
  • OK
    millet
    A small, gluten-free cereal grain used as a staple in various cuisines. Nutty-flavored, high in fiber and minerals.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
  • OK
    golden flaxseeds
    Harvested seeds of the flax plant, pale golden in color; commonly used ground or whole in baking, cereals, and smoothies for fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    quinoa
    A gluten-free seed-like grain, often used as a nutritious base or side dish.
  • OK
    chia seeds (salvia hispanica)
    Tiny edible seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, commonly used in puddings, smoothies, and baking.
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Small seeds from the opium poppy used as a spice or garnish in baked goods and dishes.
  • OK
    malted wheat flakes
    A processed breakfast cereal made by malting wheat and flaking; typically used as a cereal or ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • 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).
  • UPF
    ascorbic acid flour treatment agent
    Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a flour treatment agent to strengthen dough, improve crumb structure, and whiten flour. The phrase 'allergy advice' is not an ingredient and should be treated as advisory text; the ingredient itself is ascorbic acid.

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Common questions about Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf

Is Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This seeded wheat loaf is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid), an industrially used additive. The other listed ingredients are generally conventional bread ingredients, including fortified wheat flour, seeds, yeast, salt, vinegar, wheat gluten, and malted or fermented wheat components. The flour treatment agent is sufficient for the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf as an ultra-processed marker: ascorbic acid flour treatment agent. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Farmhouse Super Seeded Loaf?

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.

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