Morrisons

Medium sliced brown bread

Barcode 5010251737148

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Yes — Medium sliced brown bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including a preservative (calcium propionate) and an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are extracted/chemically modified ingredients used to extend shelf life and modify texture, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

emulsifier (mono - and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono - and dialycerides of fatty acids)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

flour treament (ascorbic acid)
OK

folic acid. for bes ! allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain milk and other cereals containing gluten. ! warning to avoid danger of suffocation
OK

keep this bag away from babies and small children. nutrition per slice per 100g (approx. 36g) %ri 913kj/

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Common questions about Medium sliced brown bread

Is Medium sliced brown bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Medium sliced brown bread by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including a preservative (calcium propionate) and an emulsifier (mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are extracted/chemically modified ingredients used to extend shelf life and modify texture, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Medium sliced brown bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Medium sliced brown bread as an ultra-processed marker: 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.