Village Bakery

White Farmhouse Bread

Barcode 4088600165707

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Yes — White Farmhouse Bread is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA. These include emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), a preservative (calcium propionate), and flavouring. Such industrial formulations and additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

white farmhouse bread vients grck sliced w wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

salt

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

yeast

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

soya hour
OK

emulsifiers: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids mono-and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.
OK

typical values carbolyate

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Common questions about White Farmhouse Bread

Is White Farmhouse Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — White Farmhouse Bread by Village Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA. These include emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), a preservative (calcium propionate), and flavouring. Such industrial formulations and additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in White Farmhouse Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White Farmhouse Bread as ultra-processed markers: calcium propionate, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to White Farmhouse Bread?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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White Farmhouse Bread

Ingredients

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Common questions about White Farmhouse Bread

Is White Farmhouse Bread ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in White Farmhouse Bread are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to White Farmhouse Bread?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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