Asda

White sourdough

Barcode 5057172737147

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No — White sourdough is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, rye flour, rapeseed oil, salt, ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent) and vitamin/mineral fortification. None of the listed ingredients are industrial formulations or additives (such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrial sugar syrups, flavorings, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil) that would qualify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
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thiamin (b1)

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

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

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
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rapeseed oil

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

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

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Common questions about White sourdough

Is White sourdough ultra-processed?

No — White sourdough by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, water, rye flour, rapeseed oil, salt, ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent) and vitamin/mineral fortification. None of the listed ingredients are industrial formulations or additives (such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrial sugar syrups, flavorings, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil) that would qualify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.