Morrisons

Sliced bloomer

Barcode 5010525057019

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sliced bloomer is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list includes dextrose, which is a refined, industrially processed sugar and is explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains calcium propionate (a preservative) and flour treatment agents like L-cysteine and ascorbic acid, which are industrial additives. The presence of these additives means the bread is classified as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

thick sliced tiger bloomer 800g e vhite thick cut bread with a tiger crust. ingredients fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

fermented wheat flour
OK

wheat flour

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

salt

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

acidity regulators (calcium sulphate, citric acid)
OK

raising agents (sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates)
OK

flour treatment agents (i-cysteine, ascorbic acid)
OK

malted barley

Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
OK

sourdough culture preservative (calcium propionate). !allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain other cereals containing gluten. autrition

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Common questions about Sliced bloomer

Is Sliced bloomer ultra-processed?

Yes — Sliced bloomer by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list includes dextrose, which is a refined, industrially processed sugar and is explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains calcium propionate (a preservative) and flour treatment agents like L-cysteine and ascorbic acid, which are industrial additives. The presence of these additives means the bread is classified as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Sliced bloomer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sliced bloomer as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.