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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.