No.1 Rye and Wheat Dark Sourdough Bread

NOVA Classification:

Group 3 — Processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Not ultra-processed

This loaf has a very short ingredient list and avoids emulsifiers, preservatives, added oils and other modern formulation ingredients. The molasses contributes colour and flavour but does not automatically make the bread ultra-processed under NOVA.

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Waitrose

Available at

Waitrose

Ingredients

Water, rye flour, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), wholemeal rye flour, molasses (3%), salt

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Processing Notes

Packaged rye and wheat sourdough-style bread using a relatively traditional ingredient formulation without industrial additive systems.

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