Yes — Soft White Bread is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (including E472e) and preservative (calcium propionate), which are industrial additives. It also contains sustainable palm oil, a highly refined oil that is considered UPF under this classification. The fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, vinegar, yeast, salt, ascorbic acid, and soya flour do not independently make it UPF.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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WHITE SOURDOUGH
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Yes — Soft White Bread by Kingsmill is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (including E472e) and preservative (calcium propionate), which are industrial additives. It also contains sustainable palm oil, a highly refined oil that is considered UPF under this classification. The fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, vinegar, yeast, salt, ascorbic acid, and soya flour do not independently make it UPF.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Soft White Bread as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier e472e (sucrose esters of fatty acids), calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough White Ciabattin by Jason's, Hand Finished White Sourdough by Coop, Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.