Brace's

Medium White Sliced Bread

Barcode 5011376001718

Yes — Medium White Sliced Bread is ultra-processed.

The bread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and the preservative calcium propionate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
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

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier)

An emulsifier commonly used in food processing; it is a mixture of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids produced industrially.
UPF

mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (datem)

A processed emulsifier prepared by esterifying mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids with diacetyl tartaric acid; widely used in bakery products and processed foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

calcium propionate (preservative)

A food additive used as a preservative to inhibit mold in baked goods; manufactured and added in processed foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Medium White Sliced Bread

Is Medium White Sliced Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Medium White Sliced Bread by Brace's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and the preservative calcium propionate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Medium White Sliced Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Medium White Sliced Bread as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (datem), calcium propionate (preservative). 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.