Seeded Bread

Barcode 5060202658299

Yes — Seeded Bread is ultra-processed.

This seeded bread contains several ultra-processed components. Palm oil is a highly refined industrial oil. Calcium propionate and acetic acid are used as preservatives, which are characteristic additives of ultra-processed foods. Flour treatment agents (E927, E920) and barley malt extract are also industrial processing aids and flavoring ingredients. These additives move the product into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, despite the presence of basic bread ingredients and seeds.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

vegetable oil (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

sourdough (wheat flour, water)
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
OK

flour treatment agents (e927, e920)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

mixed seeds (sunflower, pumpkin)
OK

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

curd
OK

cultured buttermilk

Common questions about Seeded Bread

Is Seeded Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This seeded bread contains several ultra-processed components. Palm oil is a highly refined industrial oil. Calcium propionate and acetic acid are used as preservatives, which are characteristic additives of ultra-processed foods. Flour treatment agents (E927, E920) and barley malt extract are also industrial processing aids and flavoring ingredients. These additives move the product into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, despite the presence of basic bread ingredients and seeds.

Which ingredients in Seeded Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Seeded Bread as ultra-processed markers: calcium propionate, Barley Malt 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.