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Toastie White Bread by Warburtons
Warburtons

Toastie White Bread

Barcode 5010044000275
Scanned  102  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Toastie White Bread is ultra-processed.

This bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), preservative: calcium propionate, and emulsifiers (E481, E472e), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour with calcium
    A basic flour used as a primary baking ingredient; calcium fortification is common in some wheat flours.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (b3) and thiamin (b1)
    A combination of two essential B-vitamins used as nutrients and fortificants. Niacin (B3) supports energy metabolism and skin health, while thiamin (B1) supports carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function. Often added to fortified foods or supplements.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm)
    A blend of vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed (canola) oil, with a palm oil component. Used as a basic cooking oil and ingredient base in foods.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    e481 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
    Emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; a common food additive used to improve texture and blend fats.
  • UPF
    e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
    Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid flour treatment agent (vitamin c)
    A flour treatment additive (ascorbic acid) used to improve dough strength and loaf volume; also a source of vitamin C.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

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Hand Finished White Sourdough
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Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer
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Common questions about Toastie White Bread

Is Toastie White Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Toastie White Bread by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), preservative: calcium propionate, and emulsifiers (E481, E472e), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Toastie White Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Toastie White Bread as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), calcium propionate, e481 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Toastie White Bread?

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.

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