Olive Oil Bread

Barcode 5059697756931

No — Olive Oil Bread is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour, water, olive oil, yeast, salt, sourdough culture, rice flour, and rapeseed oil. The only additive-like component, ascorbic acid, is a simple treatment agent (vitamin C) commonly used in bread making and is not considered an ultra-processing marker under the given rules. There are no emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavourings, or other isolated additives that define ultra-processed foods in NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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

olive oil (12%)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

iodised salt

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

salt

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

potassium iodate
OK

sourdough culture (wheat)
OK

rice flour

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

treatment agent (ascorbic acid)
OK

rape seed oil

Common questions about Olive Oil Bread

Is Olive Oil Bread ultra-processed?

No — Olive Oil Bread is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour, water, olive oil, yeast, salt, sourdough culture, rice flour, and rapeseed oil. The only additive-like component, ascorbic acid, is a simple treatment agent (vitamin C) commonly used in bread making and is not considered an ultra-processing marker under the given rules. There are no emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavourings, or other isolated additives that define ultra-processed foods in 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.