M&S Wholemeal Rye Sliced Bread Loaf

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

This is primarily a wholemeal wheat loaf with a small amount of rye (3%). It also contains emulsifiers, oils and fermented wheat flour used to improve softness, consistency and shelf life.

marks and spencers wholemeal with rye

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Marks & Spencer

Available at

Marks & SpencerOcado

Ingredients

Wholemeal Wheatflour, Water, Malted Wheat, Yeast (Yeast, Vitamin D Yeast), Rye (3%), Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Flour, Fermented Wheatflour, Salt, Palm Oil, Sugar, Soya Flour, Wheatflour*, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifier: E472e, E471, Caramelised Sugar, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid, Palm Fat, *Fortified with Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3 and B1

Key Flags

contains emulsifiers

contains seed oils

contains fermented wheat flour

Processing Notes

Industrial bread-making process using emulsifiers, added fats and fermented wheat flour rather than traditional rye sourdough fermentation.

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