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Seede Bread by The Health Menu
The Health Menu

Seede Bread

Barcode 5063089337820
Scanned  23  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Seede Bread is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients, including an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), palm fat and palm oil (highly processed refined oils), and spirit vinegar. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed seeds (9%) [brown linseeds
  • OK
    sunflower seeds
    Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
  • OK
    pumpkin seeds
    Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Small seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) used as a culinary ingredient in breads, pastries, and toppings. Nutritionally rich in healthy fats and minerals.
  • OK
    golden flaxseeds
    Harvested seeds of the flax plant, pale golden in color; commonly used ground or whole in baking, cereals, and smoothies for fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    millet]
  • OK
    wheat protein
    Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    pulse blend (2%) [green split peas
  • OK
    chickpea flour
    Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
  • UPF
    broad bean protein
    Protein ingredient derived from broad beans (Vicia faba) used as a plant-based protein source in foods.
  • OK
    red lentil protein
  • OK
    red split lentils
  • OK
    kibbled chickpeas]
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic vegetable oil derived from rapeseed, commonly used in cooking and food preparation. Not inherently processed beyond typical refining. Considered a standard culinary ingredient.
  • UPF
    palm fat
    A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms. When refined/processed, it is a highly processed oil product often used in processed foods.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    emulsifier (mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • UPF
    ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)
    Ascorbic acid used as a flour treatment agent (antioxidant, vitamin C). It is an extracted/synthesized additive used in baking and manufacturing.
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may also contain rye and oats

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Common questions about Seede Bread

Is Seede Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Seede Bread by The Health Menu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients, including an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), palm fat and palm oil (highly processed refined oils), and spirit vinegar. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Seede Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Seede Bread as ultra-processed markers: broad bean protein, palm fat, palm oil, dextrose, ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent). 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?

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