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Yes — Wholemeal loaf is ultra-processed.
This wholemeal loaf is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used for texture and preservation, including emulsifiers (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and the preservative calcium propionate. These additives are characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed grains and seeds.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Half Baguette
M&S Bakery
Not UPF
The 30 70 medium sliced loaf
M&S
Not UPF
2 White Baguettes
Co-op
Not UPF
Seeded Sourdough Bread
No1 Waitrose
Not UPF
Taste the Difference Stonevaked White Baton
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Dinner rolls
Bake at home
Not UPF
Mini breadsticks
Aldi
Not UPF
Allinson's Very Strong White Bread Flour
allisons
Not UPF
Rye & Spelt Sourdough
Tesco Finest
Not UPF
Garlic Ciabatta Squares
Carlos
Not UPF
Yes — Wholemeal loaf by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This wholemeal loaf is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used for texture and preservation, including emulsifiers (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and the preservative calcium propionate. These additives are characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed grains and seeds.
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.