Asda

Soft white toastie thick sliced

Barcode 5054781563112

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Yes — Soft white toastie thick sliced is ultra-processed.

This bread contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly refined oil), preservative (calcium propionate), and emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These industrial additives used to preserve texture and shelf-life make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (b1))
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.
UPF

vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil)

A blend of vegetable oils comprising rapeseed (canola) oil and palm oil, commonly used as cooking or bakery fat; contains palm oil which is highly processed.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

calcium propionate

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

soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
OK

emulsifiers (mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about Soft white toastie thick sliced

Is Soft white toastie thick sliced ultra-processed?

Yes — Soft white toastie thick sliced by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly refined oil), preservative (calcium propionate), and emulsifiers (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These industrial additives used to preserve texture and shelf-life make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Soft white toastie thick sliced are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Soft white toastie thick sliced as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil), 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.