Seeded Bread

Barcode 9010030002531

Yes — Seeded Bread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil, and preservative (calcium propionate), an industrial preservative. These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed staples like wholemeal flour, seeds, yeast, and salt.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

seed mix (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds)
OK

wheat flour

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

yeast

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

palm oil

Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms, a common edible oil used in cooking and processed foods.
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

tapioca starch

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

salt

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

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

rye flour

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

Common questions about Seeded Bread

Is Seeded Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Seeded Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil, and preservative (calcium propionate), an industrial preservative. These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed staples like wholemeal flour, seeds, yeast, and salt.

Which ingredients in Seeded Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Seeded Bread as an ultra-processed marker: 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.