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White Sourdough Loaf by Asda
Asda

White Sourdough Loaf

Barcode 5063089498828
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — White Sourdough Loaf is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic flours, water, oil, salt, and vitamins/minerals for fortification. No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)
    Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
  • OK
    thiamin (b1)
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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.

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Common questions about White Sourdough Loaf

Is White Sourdough Loaf ultra-processed?

No — White Sourdough Loaf by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic flours, water, oil, salt, and vitamins/minerals for fortification. No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings are present, so it 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?

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