Warburton

Warburton Sourdough

Barcode 5010044010854

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Yes — Warburton Sourdough is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed. It contains industrially refined vegetable oils (rapeseed and palm) and soya hou, which are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA. Other components like basic flour, yeast, sourdough, rye flour, salt, and ascorbic acid are minimally processed or conventional baking additives, but the presence of the refined vegetable oils and processed soy ingredient is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour with calcium

A basic wheat flour that is enriched with calcium, used for baking and cooking.
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

sourdough starter

A fermented dough starter made from wheat flour and water, used to leaven bread.
OK

wholegrain rye flour

Coarsely ground rye flour containing the bran and germ; used for baking.
UPF

vegetable oils (rapeseed and sustainable palm)

A blend of vegetable oils used for cooking; rapeseed (canola) and palm oil as part of a oil mix.
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).
OK

salt

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

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
UPF

soy sauce

A fermented seasoning produced from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water; common in Asian cuisines.
OK

flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

Ascorbic acid used as a flour treatment agent to improve dough handling and bread volume; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Warburton Sourdough

Is Warburton Sourdough ultra-processed?

Yes — Warburton Sourdough by Warburton is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed. It contains industrially refined vegetable oils (rapeseed and palm) and soya hou, which are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA. Other components like basic flour, yeast, sourdough, rye flour, salt, and ascorbic acid are minimally processed or conventional baking additives, but the presence of the refined vegetable oils and processed soy ingredient is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Warburton Sourdough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Warburton Sourdough as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed and sustainable palm), soy sauce. 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.