Sourdough Bread

Barcode 4061461268947

Yes — Sourdough Bread is ultra-processed.

Contains industrial preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), which are ultra-processed additives used to extend shelf life.

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

wheat sourdough

Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
OK

(water, wheat flour, sourdough culture (wheat))

A compounded dough base containing water, wheat flour and sourdough culture (wheat). The term in parentheses indicates ingredients within the dough. It is a food ingredient used to make bread or baked goods.
OK

yeast

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

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

salt

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

fermented rye flour

Rye flour that has undergone a fermentation process, commonly used in sourdough starters and rye-based breads.
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a calcium salt of propionic acid used as a mold inhibitor and preservative in bakery and processed foods.
UPF

sorbic acid

A preservative used to prevent mold and yeast growth in foods. It is a pure chemical compound often added to foods.

Common questions about Sourdough Bread

Is Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Sourdough Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains industrial preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), which are ultra-processed additives used to extend shelf life.

Which ingredients in Sourdough Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sourdough Bread as ultra-processed markers: calcium propionate, sorbic acid. 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.