Rowan Hill Bakery

White Farmhouse bread

Barcode 20389871

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — White Farmhouse bread is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), calcium propionate (preservative), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and malted wheat flour (used as a processed flavour/enhancing ingredient). These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

water

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

preservative: calcium propionate; rapeseed oil
OK

emulsifiers: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
OK

mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; malted _wheat_ flour
OK

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 White Farmhouse bread

Is White Farmhouse bread ultra-processed?

Yes — White Farmhouse bread by Rowan Hill Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), calcium propionate (preservative), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and malted wheat flour (used as a processed flavour/enhancing ingredient). These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Which ingredients in White Farmhouse bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in White Farmhouse bread as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.