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Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer
Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer

Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer

Barcode 01142457
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic flours, water, salt, and starter culture. No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or emulsifiers are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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
    wholegrain rye flour
    Coarsely ground rye flour containing the bran and germ; used for baking.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    durum wheat flour
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    starter culture
    A microbial culture used to initiate fermentation in foods, such as bread or dairy products.

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Common questions about Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer

Is Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer ultra-processed?

No — Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic flours, water, salt, and starter culture. No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or emulsifiers are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.

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