Sainsbury's

Sliced white bread

Barcode 00014137

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Yes — Sliced white bread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial emulsifiers and additives, including mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These are extracted, isolated additives used to modify texture and shelf life, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

water

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

yeast

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

salt

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

rapeseed oil

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datem)

A fat-based emulsifier (DATEM) used to improve texture and emulsification in bakery and processed foods.
OK

sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
OK

mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids

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Common questions about Sliced white bread

Is Sliced white bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Sliced white bread by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial emulsifiers and additives, including mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. These are extracted, isolated additives used to modify texture and shelf life, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Sliced white bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sliced white bread as an ultra-processed marker: mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datem). 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.