Sainsburys

Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer

Barcode 00458061

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No — Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic flours, water, oils, salt, soya flour, fermented wheat flour, gluten, and a common flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed additives, so under the given rules this would not be classified as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified british wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate)
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin (45%)
OK

water

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

rye flour (18%)
OK

sea salt

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

extra virgin olive oil

High-quality olive oil pressed without chemical refinement, used for cooking and finishing; the (1%) may refer to its proportion in a product.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

soy flour

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

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
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 Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer

Is Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer ultra-processed?

No — Wheat and Rye Soughdough Half Bloomer by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic flours, water, oils, salt, soya flour, fermented wheat flour, gluten, and a common flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed additives, so under the given rules this would not be classified as 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.