Warburtons

Wholemeal Bread

Barcode 5010044000251

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Yes — Wholemeal Bread is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed: best enjoyed occasionally rather than as an everyday staple.

This wholemeal bread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: vegetable oil including sustainable palm oil, emulsifiers E471, E481, and E472e, soya flour, preservative calcium propionate, and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid. These ingredients are identified as contributing UPF factors under the specified criteria, while the flour, water, yeast, salt, and wheat gluten are otherwise basic bread ingredients.

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Common questions about Wholemeal Bread

Is Wholemeal Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholemeal Bread by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This wholemeal bread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: vegetable oil including sustainable palm oil, emulsifiers E471, E481, and E472e, soya flour, preservative calcium propionate, and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid. These ingredients are identified as contributing UPF factors under the specified criteria, while the flour, water, yeast, salt, and wheat gluten are otherwise basic bread ingredients.

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.