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So organic Wholemeal loaf by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

So organic Wholemeal loaf

Barcode 01128833
Scanned  31  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — So organic Wholemeal loaf is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday because it contains an industrial sugar.

This is a wholemeal bread made primarily from flour, water, yeast, salt, and sunflower oil, with fortified wheat flour and ascorbic acid, which are not UPF ingredients. However, maltodextrin in the edible label is an industrially extracted sugar and is classified as ultra-processed. Because it is present in the product, the loaf is classified as UPF.

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Common questions about So organic Wholemeal loaf

Is So organic Wholemeal loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — So organic Wholemeal loaf by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a wholemeal bread made primarily from flour, water, yeast, salt, and sunflower oil, with fortified wheat flour and ascorbic acid, which are not UPF ingredients. However, maltodextrin in the edible label is an industrially extracted sugar and is classified as ultra-processed. Because it is present in the product, the loaf is 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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