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Sourdough Bread

Barcode 5063089498835

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Yes — Sourdough Bread is ultra-processed.

Contains an industrial extract, so it is ultra-processed.

This sourdough bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The other ingredients, including fortified flour, basic flours, molasses, rapeseed oil, salt, and added vitamins and minerals, do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (typical in bread, cereals, and baked goods).
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

rice flour

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

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

malted barley flour

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

salt

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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.
UPF

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.

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Common questions about Sourdough Bread

Is Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Sourdough Bread by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sourdough bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted barley extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The other ingredients, including fortified flour, basic flours, molasses, rapeseed oil, salt, and added vitamins and minerals, do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sourdough Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sourdough Bread as an ultra-processed marker: malted barley 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?

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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.