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Malted Bloomer by Black Sheep
Black Sheep

Malted Bloomer

Barcode 5060202390397
Scanned  26  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Malted Bloomer is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), calcium propionate (preservative), l-cysteine (dough conditioner), and flour treatment agents like ascorbic acid. The presence of dextrose, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    malted wheat flakes
    A processed breakfast cereal made by malting wheat and flaking; typically used as a cereal or ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • 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
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    wheat sourdough
    Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (calcium sulphate, citric acid)
  • OK
    raising agents (ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates)
    A mixture of ammonium carbonate and sodium carbonate used as leavening agents in baking to produce carbon dioxide and lift. These are inorganic salts commonly used in doughs and pastries.
  • OK
    flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid)
  • OK
    l-cysteine
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
  • OK
    wheat starch. allergy advice: for allergens including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see underlined ingredients in bold. nutrition: (typical values as sold) per 100g energy kj 1151
  • OK
    energy kcal 273
  • OK
    fat 4g (of which saturates og)
  • OK
    carbohydrate 46.7g (of which sugars 4.3g)
  • OK
    fibre 4.9g
  • OK
    protein 9.73g
  • OK
    salt 1.16g per slice (approx. 57g) energy kj 658
  • OK
    energy kcal 156
  • OK
    fat 2.5g ()

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Common questions about Malted Bloomer

Is Malted Bloomer ultra-processed?

Yes — Malted Bloomer by Black Sheep is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), calcium propionate (preservative), l-cysteine (dough conditioner), and flour treatment agents like ascorbic acid. The presence of dextrose, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Malted Bloomer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Malted Bloomer as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Malted Bloomer?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including White Ciabattin by Jason's Sourdough, SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, Rye & Mixed Seed Sourdough Bread by Tesco. 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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