Gluten-Free Bread

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Yes — Gluten-Free Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and xanthan gum (thickeners), fermented syrups (industrially processed sweeteners), and preservative (sorbic acid). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

paste (12%)
OK

water

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

tiger paste mix (rice flour, starch, sugar, yeast, sourdough, dried yeast, sugar, baking powder (raising agent (disodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, potato starch))
OK

rapeseed oil

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

bamboo fiber
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

glycerin

A clear, odorless humectant and sweet-tasting polyol used as a moisturizer, humectant, and sweetener in foods.
OK

thickeners (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, xanthan gum)
OK

psyllium husk

A soluble fibre from Plantago seed husks, commonly used as a laxative and dietary fibre supplement.
OK

salt

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

rice protein

A plant-based protein powder/isolated protein derived from milled rice. Processed to extract protein, often used as a vegan protein source.
OK

fermented syrups
UPF

sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, a chemical preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and fungi in foods.
OK

may contain mustard and sesame

Common questions about Gluten-Free Bread

Is Gluten-Free Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Gluten-Free Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and xanthan gum (thickeners), fermented syrups (industrially processed sweeteners), and preservative (sorbic acid). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Gluten-Free Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Gluten-Free Bread as ultra-processed markers: rice protein, sorbic acid. 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.