Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's San Francisco Style Sourdough

Barcode 01135626

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No — Sainsbury's San Francisco Style Sourdough is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic flours, water, salt, and rapeseed oil. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients as defined by the NOVA system and the provided rules. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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.
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water

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

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
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salt

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

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Sainsbury's San Francisco Style Sourdough

Is Sainsbury's San Francisco Style Sourdough ultra-processed?

No — Sainsbury's San Francisco Style Sourdough 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 flours, water, salt, and rapeseed oil. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients as defined by the NOVA system and the provided rules. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (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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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.