Mega Seeds with Omega-3 Bread

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mega Seeds with Omega-3 Bread scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Organic Dough Conditioner (Organic Wheat Gluten, Organic Wheat Starch, Organic Sunflower Lecithin And/Or Organic Soy Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Sea Salt, Enzyme [Plant Based])): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Organic Enzyme (Organic Cornstarch, Organic Soybean Lecithin, Enzymes [Plant Based], Tri-Calcium Phosphate)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Mega Seeds with Omega-3 Bread's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Canola Oil And/Or Organic Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid (Citric Acid, Carnauba Wax).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.