Sainsbury’s

White Farmhouse Loaf

Barcode 01050950

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

No — White Farmhouse Loaf is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic ingredients: fortified wheat flour, water, salt, yeast, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C used as a dough improver). There are no industrial formulations such as refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives, so this bread is not considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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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water

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about White Farmhouse Loaf

Is White Farmhouse Loaf ultra-processed?

No — White Farmhouse Loaf by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic ingredients: fortified wheat flour, water, salt, yeast, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C used as a dough improver). There are no industrial formulations such as refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives, so this bread is not considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.