Rye Bread

Barcode 5063334035150

Yes — Rye Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sugar syrup and barley malt extract, which are industrially processed sweeteners/flavouring ingredients according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, follic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

sprouted rye grain (9%) (rye, water)
OK

rye flour

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

wheat flour

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

salt

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

liquid rye sourdough (water, rye flour, salt)
OK

dried rye sourdough
UPF

sugar syrup

A syrup derived from refined sugar, often an inverted or processed sugar solution used as a sweetener.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

fermented wheat flour ! allergy advice

Common questions about Rye Bread

Is Rye Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Rye Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sugar syrup and barley malt extract, which are industrially processed sweeteners/flavouring ingredients according to NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Rye Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Rye Bread as ultra-processed markers: sugar syrup, Barley Malt 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.