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White bloomer by Black sheep
Black sheep

White bloomer

Barcode 5060202390373
Scanned  28  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — White bloomer is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes a preservative (calcium propionate) and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid used as a processing aid), which are extracted/isolated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the bread is UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat granules used for pasta and certain baked goods; a basic cereal product.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (calcium sulphate, citric acid)
  • OK
    wheat sourdough
    Fermented dough made from wheat flour; traditional leavened bread base.
  • UPF
    calcium propionate
    A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)
    Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

Healthier alternatives

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Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer
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Common questions about White bloomer

Is White bloomer ultra-processed?

Yes — White bloomer by Black sheep is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes a preservative (calcium propionate) and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid used as a processing aid), which are extracted/isolated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the bread is UPF.

Which ingredients in White bloomer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White bloomer as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, calcium propionate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to White bloomer?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough White Ciabattin by Jason's, Hand Finished White Sourdough by Coop, Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer by Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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