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Sliced Wholemeal Rolls by Warburtons
Warburtons

Sliced Wholemeal Rolls

Barcode 5010044002958
Scanned  37  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sliced Wholemeal Rolls is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed additives and ingredients, including emulsifiers (E472e, E471, E481), preservative (calcium propionate), flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid in this context of industrial dough conditioning, E920), and refined palm oil in the vegetable oils blend.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    vegetable oils
    A blend of edible vegetable fats (sunflower and rapeseed oils with a palm oil component) used as a cooking fat or ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • 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.
  • OK
    e481; soya flour
  • OK
    preservative: calcium propionate; flour treatment agents: ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
  • 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 Sliced Wholemeal Rolls

Is Sliced Wholemeal Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — Sliced Wholemeal Rolls by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed additives and ingredients, including emulsifiers (E472e, E471, E481), preservative (calcium propionate), flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid in this context of industrial dough conditioning, E920), and refined palm oil in the vegetable oils blend.

Which ingredients in Sliced Wholemeal Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Sliced Wholemeal Rolls as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils, e472e emulsifier (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), mono- and diglycerides, e920 l-cysteine. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sliced Wholemeal 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.

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