White Bread Rolls

Barcode 276234001506

Yes — White Bread Rolls is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifier (E471/mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), malted barley flour (industrial flavor/color enhancer), and preservative (calcium propionate), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.

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Common questions about White Bread Rolls

Is White Bread Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — White Bread Rolls is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifier (E471/mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), malted barley flour (industrial flavor/color enhancer), and preservative (calcium propionate), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in White Bread Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White Bread Rolls as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, calcium propionate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.