Warburtons

Warburtons Small Medium Sliced White Bread 400G

Barcode 5010044001234

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Warburtons Small Medium Sliced White Bread 400G is ultra-processed.

Contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including sustainable palm oil (a highly refined oil), calcium propionate (preservative), and emulsifiers (E481, E472e), which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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 (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.
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.

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Common questions about Warburtons Small Medium Sliced White Bread 400G

Is Warburtons Small Medium Sliced White Bread 400G ultra-processed?

Yes — Warburtons Small Medium Sliced White Bread 400G by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including sustainable palm oil (a highly refined oil), calcium propionate (preservative), and emulsifiers (E481, E472e), which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Warburtons Small Medium Sliced White Bread 400G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Warburtons Small Medium Sliced White Bread 400G 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 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.