Warbutons

Protein bread

Barcode 5010044011554

Yes — Protein bread is ultra-processed.

This bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically refined vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil) and the flour treatment agent ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which are used to modify texture, shelf life, and dough handling rather than for basic culinary purposes.

Ingredients

2 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

pulses

A general category of edible legumes, including beans, lentils, and peas; used as a base food or ingredient.
OK

grains and seed blend (15%) with mixed grains and seeds

A composite blend of cereal grains and seeds (including soy, beans, lentils, sesame, seeds, oats, rye, millet). It may be used as a dietary ingredient or for baking.
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

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

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

soy flour

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

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) - flour treatment agent

A simple, widely used food additive and dough conditioner that strengthens gluten structure; vitamin C used commercially in flour treatment.

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Common questions about Protein bread

Is Protein bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein bread by Warbutons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically refined vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil) and the flour treatment agent ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which are used to modify texture, shelf life, and dough handling rather than for basic culinary purposes.

Which ingredients in Protein bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Protein bread as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed and sustainable palm), ascorbic acid (vitamin c) - flour treatment agent. 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.