Sourdough Bread

Barcode 5059697395246

No — Sourdough Bread is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, water, olive oil, yeast, iodised salt (salt plus potassium iodide), sourdough culture, wheat, and rice flour. The flour treatment agent ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a simple additive commonly used in bread-making and is not considered an ultra-processing marker under these rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, flavorings, isolated industrial sugar syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA criteria provided.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

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

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

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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iodised salt

Table salt fortified with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency; used as a seasoning and preservative across foods.
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potassium iodide

A simple inorganic salt used as a source of iodine in food fortification and dietary supplements; also used in medical applications.
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sourdough culture

A fermented starter made from flour and water containing wild yeast and bacteria, used to leaven bread.
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wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
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rice flour

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

A processing aid used to treat flour during milling to improve baking properties (e.g., bleaching or maturing agents); typically not consumed directly.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

Common questions about Sourdough Bread

Is Sourdough Bread ultra-processed?

No — Sourdough Bread is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, water, olive oil, yeast, iodised salt (salt plus potassium iodide), sourdough culture, wheat, and rice flour. The flour treatment agent ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a simple additive commonly used in bread-making and is not considered an ultra-processing marker under these rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, flavorings, isolated industrial sugar syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA criteria provided.

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.