Warburtons

Wholegrain & Rye 'our Dough' With Sourdough But Softer

Barcode 5010044010878

Yes — Wholegrain & Rye 'our Dough' With Sourdough But Softer is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as sustainable palm oil (a refined palm fruit oil) and wheat gluten as an isolated protein. Palm fruit oil is highly processed and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sourdough

A natural leaven made from fermented rye flour, water, and salt used to ferment or leaven bread mixtures.
OK

coarse wheat bran

Coarse bran from wheat kernels, high in fiber and often used to enrich dough or baked goods.
OK

rye flour

Fine to coarse ground rye grains used to make rye-based breads and doughs.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

salt

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sustainable palm)

A blend of vegetable oils used as a cooking and frying oil, combining rapeseed (canola) oil with palm oil sourced from sustainable palm plantations.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
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.
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 Wholegrain & Rye 'our Dough' With Sourdough But Softer

Is Wholegrain & Rye 'our Dough' With Sourdough But Softer ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain & Rye 'our Dough' With Sourdough But Softer by Warburtons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as sustainable palm oil (a refined palm fruit oil) and wheat gluten as an isolated protein. Palm fruit oil is highly processed and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA guidelines.

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.