White Bread

Barcode 00311298

Yes — White Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers and additives, including sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and palm fat, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking 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

emulsifiers: sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids, used to improve texture and stability in baked goods, non-dairy creamers, and margarines.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about White Bread

Is White Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — White Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers and additives, including sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and palm fat, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in White Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White Bread as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, palm fat. 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.