Cheese Herb Bread

Barcode 5010003070387

Yes — Cheese Herb Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including: palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier/stabiliser E472e, and preservative buffered vinegar. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (fortified calcium, folic acid, iron, thiamin, water)
OK

cheddar cheese (colour: annatto) (11%)
OK

mixed herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, marjoram, sage, thyme) (3%)
OK

yeast

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

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed)
OK

salt

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

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

preservative: buffered vinegar
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

stabiliser: e472e
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.

Common questions about Cheese Herb Bread

Is Cheese Herb Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Herb Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including: palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifier/stabiliser E472e, and preservative buffered vinegar. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.