Waitrose

Wheat & Rye Sourdough Bread

Barcode 3040709305355

No — Wheat & Rye Sourdough Bread is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic flours, water, and salt, with only vitamin/mineral fortification; no industrial additives, refined syrups, or ultra-processed components per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

water

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

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Wheat & Rye Sourdough Bread

Is Wheat & Rye Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

No — Wheat & Rye Sourdough Bread by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic flours, water, and salt, with only vitamin/mineral fortification; no industrial additives, refined syrups, or ultra-processed components per NOVA criteria.

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.