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Wholemeal, Seeds and Grains Loaf by Tesco Finest
Tesco Finest

Wholemeal, Seeds and Grains Loaf

Barcode 5057753893958
Scanned  116  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholemeal, Seeds and Grains Loaf is ultra-processed.

This bread is ultra-processed because it contains emulsifiers (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No 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%) (pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, brown linseed, millet, poppy seed)
  • OK
    mixed grains (6%) (wheat flakes, pearl barley)
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    flour
    Fine powder obtained by grinding cereal grains; commonly refers to wheat flour in many contexts.
  • OK
    emulsifiers (mono - and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • 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
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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 Wholemeal, Seeds and Grains Loaf

Is Wholemeal, Seeds and Grains Loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal, Seeds and Grains Loaf by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed because it contains emulsifiers (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

What are healthier alternatives to Wholemeal, Seeds and Grains 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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