Kingsmill

Soft White Bread

Barcode 5010092093144

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Soft White Bread is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: palm oil (highly refined), emulsifier E472e, preservative calcium propionate, and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid used technologically. According to NOVA, the presence of such industrial additives and refined palm oil makes the bread ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with calcium, iron, niacin (b) and thiamin (b1))
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

salt

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sustainable palm sustainable soya flour: vinegar, preservative: calcium propionate, emulsifier: e472e; flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid (vitamin c).)

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Common questions about Soft White Bread

Is Soft White Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Soft White Bread by Kingsmill is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: palm oil (highly refined), emulsifier E472e, preservative calcium propionate, and flour treatment agent ascorbic acid used technologically. According to NOVA, the presence of such industrial additives and refined palm oil makes the bread ultra-processed.

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.