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wholemeal sourdough bread

Barcode 00363167

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No — wholemeal sourdough bread is not ultra-processed.

The product only contains basic flours (including fortified flour), water, salt, basic vegetable oils, wheat gluten, soya flour, fermented wheat flour, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. None of these are industrial formulations or additives (like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups) that would classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA. Therefore it is not UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wholemeal british wheat flour

A whole grain wheat flour produced in Britain, used for baking and cooking. Contains bran and germ.
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water

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

rapeseed oil

Oil pressed from rapeseeds; common culinary oil used for cooking and dressings.
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sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

gluten

Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
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extra virgin olive oil (1%)

A bottle with EVOO labeled with 1%—likely a minor reduction or nutrition claim; EVOO is an extra virgin olive oil suitable for cooking or finishing.
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soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
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fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, often as part of leavening or specialty baking processes.
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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.
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wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A flour treatment agent/dough conditioner used to strengthen gluten and improve loaf volume. Recognized as a common baking additive (vitamin C) used to improve dough handling and fermentation.

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Common questions about wholemeal sourdough bread

Is wholemeal sourdough bread ultra-processed?

No — wholemeal sourdough bread by Taste the difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product only contains basic flours (including fortified flour), water, salt, basic vegetable oils, wheat gluten, soya flour, fermented wheat flour, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. None of these are industrial formulations or additives (like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups) that would classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA. Therefore it is not UPF.

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?

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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.