Asda

Farmhouse white sliced loaf

Barcode 5054781498087

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Farmhouse white sliced loaf is ultra-processed.

The bread contains palm fat and palm oil, which are highly processed refined oils considered ultra-processed. It also contains a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid) as an additive. Because it includes these UPF ingredients, the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
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

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

soy flour

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

wheat fibre

A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
OK

salt

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

wheat sourdough

Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

vegetable and fat [rapeseed oil
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

flour treatment (ascorbic acid). oils agent w t e e f

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Common questions about Farmhouse white sliced loaf

Is Farmhouse white sliced loaf ultra-processed?

Yes — Farmhouse white sliced loaf by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread contains palm fat and palm oil, which are highly processed refined oils considered ultra-processed. It also contains a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid) as an additive. Because it includes these UPF ingredients, the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Farmhouse white sliced loaf are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Farmhouse white sliced loaf as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, palm oil. 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.