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TESCO Brown Sourdough Bloomer by Tesco
Tesco

TESCO Brown Sourdough Bloomer

Barcode 283518002104
Not Ultra-Processed

No — TESCO Brown Sourdough Bloomer is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic flours (including fortified wheat flour), water, salt, wheat fibre, fermented wheat flour, and sourdough culture. These are minimally processed ingredients with no industrial additives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed markers according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    sourdough culture (wheat)
    A fermentation starter used to leaven sourdough breads, typically made from wheat-based flour and wild yeast. It may be contaminated with peanuts due to cross-contact in facilities or ingredients.
  • OK
    nuts
    A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    sesame
    A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    soya and other allergens
    A broad reference to soy (glycine max) and unspecified other allergens; not a specific ingredient on its own. Used as a general advisory for allergen presence.

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Common questions about TESCO Brown Sourdough Bloomer

Is TESCO Brown Sourdough Bloomer ultra-processed?

No — TESCO Brown Sourdough Bloomer by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic flours (including fortified wheat flour), water, salt, wheat fibre, fermented wheat flour, and sourdough culture. These are minimally processed ingredients with no industrial additives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed markers 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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