Village Bakery

Toastie White

Barcode 4088600253305

Scanned 39 times by Nomi users

Yes — Toastie White is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This bread is ultra-processed because it contains mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, an industrial emulsifier, and calcium propionate, an industrial preservative. These pre-identified UPF additives indicate an industrial formulation. The flour, yeast, salt, rapeseed oil, vinegar, fortified nutrients, and ascorbic acid do not independently make it UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Granulated cereal grain product milled from wheat, commonly used as a base flour in baking. Fortified with minerals and vitamins such as calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
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

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
UPF

mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (mdta/mdg)

Emulsifier made from mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an industrial additive used to improve texture and stability).
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.
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.

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Common questions about Toastie White

Is Toastie White ultra-processed?

Yes — Toastie White by Village Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed because it contains mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, an industrial emulsifier, and calcium propionate, an industrial preservative. These pre-identified UPF additives indicate an industrial formulation. The flour, yeast, salt, rapeseed oil, vinegar, fortified nutrients, and ascorbic acid do not independently make it UPF.

Which ingredients in Toastie White are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Toastie White as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (mdta/mdg), calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Toastie White?

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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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.

Toastie White

Ingredients

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Common questions about Toastie White

Is Toastie White ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Toastie White are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Toastie White?

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

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

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