Sainsbury’s

Handcrafted Coburg

Barcode 01147278

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No — Handcrafted Coburg is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, salt, rice flour, yeast, rapeseed oil) plus a standard flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other ultra-processed additives, so this bread would not be classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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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salt water

A basic mixture of water with dissolved salt; commonly used as a beverage or in cooking as a saline solution.
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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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yeast

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

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Handcrafted Coburg

Is Handcrafted Coburg ultra-processed?

No — Handcrafted Coburg by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, salt, rice flour, yeast, rapeseed oil) plus a standard flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other ultra-processed additives, so this bread would not be 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.

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.