Yes — Exceptional Wholemeal Superseeded Sliced Loaf is ultra-processed.
This wholemeal seeded sliced loaf is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat and palm oil, which are highly processed and refined oils. These ingredients are the contributing UPF ingredients. Ascorbic acid is a basic flour treatment agent and does not by itself make the bread ultra-processed.
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Yes — Exceptional Wholemeal Superseeded Sliced Loaf by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This wholemeal seeded sliced loaf is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fat and palm oil, which are highly processed and refined oils. These ingredients are the contributing UPF ingredients. Ascorbic acid is a basic flour treatment agent and does not by itself make the bread ultra-processed.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Exceptional Wholemeal Superseeded Sliced Loaf as ultra-processed markers: 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.