White Bread

Barcode 5063210098460

Yes — White Bread is ultra-processed.

This bread is ultra-processed because it contains malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetening extract), an emulsifier (a texture-modifying additive), and a bread improver (a commercial additive blend). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 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

yeast

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

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
UPF

malt extract

Concentrated sugary extract derived from malted barley, used as a sweetener and flavoring in foods.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
OK

bread improver

Common questions about White Bread

Is White Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — White Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This bread is ultra-processed because it contains malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetening extract), an emulsifier (a texture-modifying additive), and a bread improver (a commercial additive blend). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in White Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White Bread as ultra-processed markers: malt extract, emulsifier. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.