Waitrose

White Sourdough Bread

Barcode 5000169305348

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No — White Sourdough Bread is not ultra-processed.

A simple bread made with straightforward, minimally processed ingredients.

This bread is not ultra-processed. It contains fortified wheat flour, water, rye flour, salt, and wholemeal wheat flour. Fortified flour and added vitamins and minerals are basic ingredients and do not make a product ultra-processed. No industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or highly processed oils are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortifled wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thlamin)
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water

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

rye flour

Ground rye grain used for baking; provides denser texture and distinct rye flavor.
OK

salt

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

wholemeal wheat flour

A whole-grain wheat flour containing bran and germ; a basic ingredient for whole-grain baking.

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Common questions about White Sourdough Bread

Is White Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

No — White Sourdough Bread by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is not ultra-processed. It contains fortified wheat flour, water, rye flour, salt, and wholemeal wheat flour. Fortified flour and added vitamins and minerals are basic ingredients and do not make a product ultra-processed. No industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or highly processed oils are present.

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.