Soreen

Malt loaf

Barcode 5088722227061

Scanned 29 times by Nomi users

Yes — Malt loaf is ultra-processed.

This malt loaf is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including e150c (a caramel colour), partially inverted sugar syrup, barley malt extract, and the preservative calcium propionate. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

A basic flour enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Used as a staple baking ingredient.
UPF

caramel color (e150c)

A caramel coloring variant produced under different processing conditions to yield a brown hue used in beverages and foods.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour made from malted barley, used to contribute starch and malt flavor.
UPF

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

vegetable fats and water

A mixture of vegetable fats (oils/fats) and water, often used as a fat component in foods.
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, a natural fruit ingredient used for sweetness and texture.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A sugar syrup where sucrose has been partially hydrolyzed (inverted) to glucose and fructose; used as a sweetener or humectant in foods.
UPF

color (rapeseed, palm)

Food color additive derived from rapeseed and palm; used to impart color in processed foods.
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.

Common questions about Malt loaf

Is Malt loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Malt loaf by Soreen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This malt loaf is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including e150c (a caramel colour), partially inverted sugar syrup, barley malt extract, and the preservative calcium propionate. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Malt loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Malt loaf as ultra-processed markers: caramel color (e150c), barley malt extract, partially inverted sugar syrup, color (rapeseed, palm), calcium propionate. 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.