Sainsbury's

Sainsbury’s Organic Bread

Barcode 01128826

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sainsbury’s Organic Bread is ultra-processed.

This bread is ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed sugar used as a texture agent, which places it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category despite otherwise simple ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour. calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)*
OK

water. yeast
OK

sunflower oil

A common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

edible label (potato starch. water, olive oil, maltodextrin, colour: iron oxide)
OK

flou treatment agent: ascorbic acid. *grown to soil association standards for organic food & farming allergy advice:

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Common questions about Sainsbury’s Organic Bread

Is Sainsbury’s Organic Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Sainsbury’s Organic Bread by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed sugar used as a texture agent, which places it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category despite otherwise simple ingredients.

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.