Yes — Wholemeal & Farmshouse loaf is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat, which is a highly processed refined oil, and barley malt extract, an industrial flavour enhancer. These ingredients make the overall product UPF according to NOVA guidelines, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.
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Yes — Wholemeal & Farmshouse loaf by Asda, Asda Extra Special is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat, which is a highly processed refined oil, and barley malt extract, an industrial flavour enhancer. These ingredients make the overall product UPF according to NOVA guidelines, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Wholemeal & Farmshouse loaf as ultra-processed markers: dried roasted barley malt extract, palm fat, palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.