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Sainsburys Lightly Seeded Bread thick sliced 800g by By sainsbury's
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Sainsburys Lightly Seeded Bread thick sliced 800g

Barcode 00490160
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sainsburys Lightly Seeded Bread thick sliced 800g is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of industrial additives and formulations including preservative calcium propionate and refined palm oil, which fall into NOVA group 4. Other ingredients are mostly basic or minimally processed, but these additives make the overall product UPF.

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Common questions about Sainsburys Lightly Seeded Bread thick sliced 800g

Is Sainsburys Lightly Seeded Bread thick sliced 800g ultra-processed?

Yes — Sainsburys Lightly Seeded Bread thick sliced 800g by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of industrial additives and formulations including preservative calcium propionate and refined palm oil, which fall into NOVA group 4. Other ingredients are mostly basic or minimally processed, but these additives make the overall product 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.

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