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.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Organic Piadina 4 Wholeblend Flatbreads with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Not UPF
Hand finished seeded sourdough bread
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Not UPF
White Sourdough
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Hand Finished White Sourdough
Coop
Not UPF
Wholemeal Pittas
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Sourdough Wholemeal Ciabattin
Jason's
Not UPF
Durum wheat flatbreads
crosta & mollica
Not UPF
The Honey Soaked Seeded Bloomer
Village Bakery
Not UPF
Classic Medium Sliced Wholemeal Bread
Allinson's
Not UPF
Wheat flour sourdough bread
sainsbury's bakery,Sainsbury's
Not UPF
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.
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.
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.