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Yes — White thick bread is ultra-processed.
The bread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: preservative E282 (calcium propionate) and emulsifiers E472e, E471, and E481. These are used to extend shelf life and modify texture and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system; their presence is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Sourdough Brioche Buns
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Part-Baked Baguettes
Morrisons
Not UPF
Organic Pita Bread
Florentin
Not UPF
White Sourdough Toasting Loaf
Specially Selected, Aldi Specially Selected
Not UPF
Poppadoms
Asda
Not UPF
Seeded Bread
Morrisons
Not UPF
Sourdough Crumpets
Jason’s
Not UPF
WHOLEMEAL PITTA
Cohens Bakery
Not UPF
Seeded Wheat Bread
M&S
Not UPF
Yes — White thick bread by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: preservative E282 (calcium propionate) and emulsifiers E472e, E471, and E481. These are used to extend shelf life and modify texture and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system; their presence is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.
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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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.