ASDA

White Thinned Sourdough Loaf

Barcode 5063089499245

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No — White Thinned Sourdough Loaf is not ultra-processed.

A simple sourdough loaf made with basic ingredients.

This sourdough loaf is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. It contains basic culinary ingredients: fortified wheat flour, water, salt, and fermented wheat flour. The flour fortification nutrients—calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin—are vitamins and minerals used for fortification and do not make the product ultra-processed. No industrial sweeteners, refined or hydrogenated oils, artificial flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other UPF-defining additives are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
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calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
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thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
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water

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

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

Is White Thinned Sourdough Loaf ultra-processed?

No — White Thinned Sourdough Loaf by ASDA is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sourdough loaf is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. It contains basic culinary ingredients: fortified wheat flour, water, salt, and fermented wheat flour. The flour fortification nutrients—calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin—are vitamins and minerals used for fortification and do not make the product ultra-processed. No industrial sweeteners, refined or hydrogenated oils, artificial flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other UPF-defining additives are present.

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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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.