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Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal by Village Bakery
Village Bakery

Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal

Barcode 4088600011783
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA criteria, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), palm fat, an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and a preservative (calcium propionate). These industrial additives and palm-derived refined fats classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour 33%
  • OK
    wheat flour 33% wheat flour
  • 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
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • 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 oil
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    palm fat. soya flour
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    emulsifier: mono and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of monoand diglycerides of fatty acids preservative: calcium propionate flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid

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Common questions about Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal

Is Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal ultra-processed?

Yes — Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal by Village Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA criteria, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), palm fat, an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and a preservative (calcium propionate). These industrial additives and palm-derived refined fats classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Both In One A Perfect Blend Of White Wholemeal?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough White Ciabattin by Jason's, Hand Finished White Sourdough by Coop, Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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