Warburtons Soft White Bread with Sourdough

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

This is a soft white bread with a small amount of added sourdough rather than a traditional sourdough loaf. The sourdough content is low (4%) and is supported by fermented wheat flour, which is often used to replicate sourdough flavour without long fermentation. It also includes ingredients such as vegetable oils, added gluten, and soya flour, which are used to control texture and extend shelf life.

warburtons soft white bread iwth sourdough

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Warburtons

Available at

AsdaMorrisonsOcadoSainsbury'sTescoWaitrose

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Yeast, Sourdough (4%) (Fermented Wheat Flour, Water), Wholegrain Rye Flour, Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed and Sustainable Palm), Wheat Gluten, Salt, Fermented Wheat Flour, Soya Flour, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid)

Key Flags

contains seed oils

contains fermented wheat flour

Processing Notes

The product uses a small amount of sourdough alongside fermented wheat flour to provide flavour without relying on long fermentation. Vegetable oils, added gluten, and soya flour are included to standardise texture and improve softness. The overall formulation is designed for consistency and extended shelf life rather than traditional baking methods.

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