Warburton

White cob with sourdough

Barcode 5010044007847

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Yes — White cob with sourdough is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients including: stabiliser E464 (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), humectant vegetable glycerine combined with preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate), and natural flavouring. These extracted, isolated and synthesized additives used to modify texture, shelf life, and flavour place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

yeast. rapeseed oil
OK

_egg_ white powder
OK

stabiliser: e464; vegetable fibre (psyllium)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

gluten free sourdough powder (from rice) (2%)
UPF

fruit extract (carob and apple)

A flavoring derived from carob and apple, used to impart fruity notes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

humectant: vegetable glycerine; preservatives: calcium propionate
OK

potassium sorbate: rice flour
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about White cob with sourdough

Is White cob with sourdough ultra-processed?

Yes — White cob with sourdough by Warburton is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients including: stabiliser E464 (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), humectant vegetable glycerine combined with preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate), and natural flavouring. These extracted, isolated and synthesized additives used to modify texture, shelf life, and flavour place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in White cob with sourdough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White cob with sourdough as ultra-processed markers: fruit extract (carob and apple), natural flavouring. 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.