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12 Sliced Soft White Rolls by Warburtons
Warburtons

12 Sliced Soft White Rolls

Barcode 5010044000565
Scanned  28  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 12 Sliced Soft White Rolls is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and emulsifiers: emulsifiers E472e, E471, E481; gelling/thickening agent E466; preservative calcium propionate; refined palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 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 (vitamin b3) and thiamin (vitamin b1)
    A combination of vitamins added to foods; could indicate fortified ingredient or supplement.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • 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
    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.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    e472e emulsifier (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids)
    Emulsifier additive used to improve texture and blend fats and water; a processed polyglycerol ester.
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides
    A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
  • UPF
    e481
    An emulsifier additive used in processed foods; typically refers to glycerol esters of fatty acids commonly used to improve texture and stability.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • UPF
    e466 (carboxymethyl cellulose)
    Carboxymethyl cellulose, a thickener/gelling agent used to modify viscosity and texture in processed foods.
  • 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.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c) flour treatment agent
    Oxidizing agent used to strengthen dough and whiten flour; a vitamin used as processing aid.
  • UPF
    e920 l-cysteine
    A dough conditioner amino acid sometimes derived from plant or animal sources; a processed additive.

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Common questions about 12 Sliced Soft White Rolls

Is 12 Sliced Soft White Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — 12 Sliced Soft White Rolls by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and emulsifiers: emulsifiers E472e, E471, E481; gelling/thickening agent E466; preservative calcium propionate; refined palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 12 Sliced Soft White Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in 12 Sliced Soft White Rolls as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), e472e emulsifier (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), mono- and diglycerides, e481, e466 (carboxymethyl cellulose), calcium propionate, e920 l-cysteine. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 12 Sliced Soft White Rolls?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Everyday White Rolls by Jason's, 4 White Rolls by Marks & Spencer, CIABATTA ROLLS by Aldi. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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