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

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.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified british wheat flour
    A basic wheat flour product that has been enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin) to improve its nutritional value; used as a staple baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mixed seeds (6%) (sunflower seeds, brown linseed, golden linseed, millet, poppy seed)
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • 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
    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
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    preservative: calcium propionate; palm oil
  • 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 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 are healthier alternatives to Sainsburys Lightly Seeded Bread thick sliced 800g?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including SLICED WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH GRAINS & SEEDS by JASONS SOURDOUGH, seven seeds and grains sourdough by Bertinet Bakery, Hand Finished Oat, Sunflower & Pumpkin Loaf by Coop Irresistible. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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