Specially Selected, Aldi Specially Selected

White Sourdough Toasting Loaf

Barcode 4069365234716

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — White Sourdough Toasting Loaf is not ultra-processed.

This loaf is made from standard wheat flour (with vitamin and mineral fortification), water, fermented wheat flour as the sourdough component, salt, and ascorbic acid as a basic flour treatment agent. These are common baking ingredients and do not include industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
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water

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a flour improver to strengthen dough; generally used in small amounts in baking.

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Common questions about White Sourdough Toasting Loaf

Is White Sourdough Toasting Loaf ultra-processed?

No — White Sourdough Toasting Loaf by Specially Selected, Aldi Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This loaf is made from standard wheat flour (with vitamin and mineral fortification), water, fermented wheat flour as the sourdough component, salt, and ascorbic acid as a basic flour treatment agent. These are common baking ingredients and do not include industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.