Garlic Herb Bread

Barcode 5059697685675

Yes — Garlic Herb Bread is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF, even though the other ingredients (wheat flour, durum wheat semolina, water, yeast, olive oil, cultured wheat, iodised salt, salt, dried garlic, oregano) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

water

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

culture wheat
OK

iodised salt

Table salt fortified with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency; used as a seasoning and preservative across foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.

Common questions about Garlic Herb Bread

Is Garlic Herb Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic Herb Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer. According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF, even though the other ingredients (wheat flour, durum wheat semolina, water, yeast, olive oil, cultured wheat, iodised salt, salt, dried garlic, oregano) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Garlic Herb Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Garlic Herb Bread as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.