Waitrose

Sourdough

Barcode 5060149576052

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No — Sourdough is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are basic flours, water, and salt, plus vitamin/mineral fortification of flour. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, flavourings, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, etc.), so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

water

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

wholemeal wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

wholemeal rye flour
OK

wholemeal emmer wheat flour
OK

barley flour

Fine flour ground from barley; used in baking and as a cereal ingredient.
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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

wholemeal spelt flour (wheat). no artificial preservatives •no added sugar • suitable for vegetarians & vegans

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Common questions about Sourdough

Is Sourdough ultra-processed?

No — Sourdough by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic flours, water, and salt, plus vitamin/mineral fortification of flour. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, flavourings, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, etc.), so this is not classified as ultra-processed under 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.