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superloaf

Barcode 5060526430601
Scanned  106  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — superloaf is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains guar gum and acacia gum (industrial emulsifiers/thickeners), as well as palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    flour
    Fine powder obtained by grinding cereal grains; commonly refers to wheat flour in many contexts.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    brown flaxseed
    Whole brown flaxseed (linseed), a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    golden flaxseed
    Mature seeds of the flax plant, used as a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    poppy seed
    Tiny, oil-rich seeds from the opium poppy, commonly used for topping and baking; mild, nutty flavor.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    chia seed
    Small seeds from Salvia hispanica, rich in omega-3 fats and fiber, used in puddings, baking, and toppings.
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
  • OK
    acacia gum (gum arabic)
    A natural hydrocolloid from acacia trees used as a thickener and stabilizer.
  • OK
    dark rye flour
    Whole-grain rye flour with a deep color and robust, slightly sour flavor; used for breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    golden linseed flour
    Flour milled from golden flaxseeds (linseeds), a nutrient-rich, single-ingredient plant product used as a cereal or baking ingredient.
  • OK
    hemp flour
    Fine flour milled from hemp seeds; gluten-free and high in protein and fiber.
  • 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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    vegetable oil
    A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
  • OK
    palm and rapeseed oil blend
    A culinary oil blend made from palm oil and rapeseed (canola) oil used for cooking and baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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.
  • OK
    dried sourdough starter
    Dehydrated sourdough culture containing flour, water and wild yeasts used for bread making.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about superloaf

Is superloaf ultra-processed?

Yes — superloaf by modern baker is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains guar gum and acacia gum (industrial emulsifiers/thickeners), as well as palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil).

Which ingredients in superloaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in superloaf as an ultra-processed marker: guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to superloaf?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including seven seeds and grains sourdough by Bertinet Bakery, Hand Finished Oat, Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf by Coop Irresistible, Triple Malt Sourdough Bread with Seeds by Waitrose. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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