Herb Bread

Barcode 5059697756863

Yes — Herb Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (E471), which is an industrial additive, even though the base is simple bread ingredients (flour, water, yeast, salt, olive oil, herbs).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking 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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

dried herbs (0.7%) (oregano, basil)

Dried mixed herbs containing oregano and basil, used as a flavoring and seasoning.
OK

olive oil

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

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

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

Common questions about Herb Bread

Is Herb Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Herb Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (E471), which is an industrial additive, even though the base is simple bread ingredients (flour, water, yeast, salt, olive oil, herbs).

Which ingredients in Herb Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Herb Bread as an ultra-processed marker: mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. 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?

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.