Wheat Bread

Barcode 8718503031224

Yes — Wheat Bread is ultra-processed.

This wheat bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which is an industrial emulsifier/structuring agent. The presence of this industrial additive is sufficient to categorize the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the other ingredients are basic culinary components like wheat flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, sunflower oil, sugar, egg, and water.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground flour milled from wheat grain, commonly used for baking and cooking.
OK

whole wheat wheat flour

Coarsely ground whole wheat flour that contains bran, germ, and endosperm; used for baking with higher fiber.
OK

yeast

Microorganism used as a leavening agent in bread and pastries.
OK

salt

Common mineral used for seasoning and food preservation. A basic culinary ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

Common culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking, frying, and as a fat component in products.
OK

sugar

A basic, granulated sweetener consisting of sucrose. Commonly used as a cooking sugar.
OK

egg

A single large egg from poultry, commonly used as a binding, leavening, and enriching agent in many dishes.
UPF

emulsifier (e471)

A food emulsifier commonly used to improve texture and stability by aiding fat mixing with water.

Common questions about Wheat Bread

Is Wheat Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Wheat Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This wheat bread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), which is an industrial emulsifier/structuring agent. The presence of this industrial additive is sufficient to categorize the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the other ingredients are basic culinary components like wheat flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, sunflower oil, sugar, egg, and water.

Which ingredients in Wheat Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wheat Bread as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifier (e471). 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.