Waitrose Soft White Toastie Bread

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

Despite the premium supermarket branding, this loaf uses emulsifiers, preservatives and added oil commonly found in industrial packaged bread. These ingredients help maintain softness and extend shelf life.

waitrose soft white toastie bread

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Waitrose

Available at

Waitrose

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, yeast, salt, soya flour, emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), vinegar, flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid), rapeseed oil

Key Flags

contains emulsifiers

contains seed oils

Processing Notes

Industrial bread-making process using emulsifiers, preservatives and added oils to improve texture, consistency and freshness over time.

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