Waitrose Wholemeal Farmhouse Bread

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

Despite the farmhouse and wholemeal positioning, this loaf contains emulsifiers, preservatives and added oil commonly used in industrial packaged bread.

waitrose wholemeal farmhouse loaf

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Waitrose

Available at

Waitrose

Ingredients

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

Key Flags

contains emulsifiers

contains seed oils

Processing Notes

Industrial bread-making process using emulsifiers, preservatives and added oils to improve texture, softness and shelf life.

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