Seeded Wholemeal Bread

Barcode 5057747893957

Yes — Seeded Wholemeal Bread is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains industrial additives and processed extracts.

This is a seeded wholemeal bread. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier E471, an industrial formulation additive, and barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer. Palm oil is also highly processed and refined under the stated criteria. The remaining ingredients are largely basic baking ingredients and whole grains, but these UPF ingredients make the product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

mixed seeds (8%)(sunflower seeds,pumpkin seeds,brown linseeds,golden linseeds
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

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
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

whole wheat flour

A basic flour milled from whole wheat including bran, germ, and endosperm; common baking ingredient.
OK

fibre
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed)
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

Common questions about Seeded Wholemeal Bread

Is Seeded Wholemeal Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Wholemeal Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a seeded wholemeal bread. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier E471, an industrial formulation additive, and barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer. Palm oil is also highly processed and refined under the stated criteria. The remaining ingredients are largely basic baking ingredients and whole grains, but these UPF ingredients make the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Seeded Wholemeal Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Seeded Wholemeal Bread as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.