Tesco Finest Dark Rye & Sunflower Farmhouse Bread

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

Although positioned as a more rustic rye and seed loaf, this bread still relies on emulsifiers, preservatives and added oils commonly used in industrial packaged bread.

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Tesco

Available at

Tesco

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Sunflower Seeds (8%), Rye Flour (3%), Yeast, Rye (3%), Toasted Rye Flakes (3%), Wheat Gluten, Barley Malt Flour, Salt, Malted Rye Flour, Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, 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 consistency, softness and shelf life.

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