Kingsmill

50/50 Bread

Barcode 5010092236541

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Yes — 50/50 Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids including emulsifiers (E471, E472e), refined palm oil, and preservative calcium propionate, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (34%) (with calcium, iron, niacin (b3) and thiamin (b1))
OK

wholemeal wheat flour (34%)
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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

A common food additive used to stabilize and combine fats and liquids in processed foods.
UPF

e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
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.
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a preservative used to inhibit mould growth in baked goods and similar 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 50/50 Bread

Is 50/50 Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — 50/50 Bread by Kingsmill is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids including emulsifiers (E471, E472e), refined palm oil, and preservative calcium propionate, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in 50/50 Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 50/50 Bread as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), calcium propionate. 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.