Hovis Soft White Thick Loaf

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

This is a typical supermarket packaged loaf formulated for softness and longer shelf life. Emulsifiers (E471, E472e) help create a uniform texture, while preservatives (E282) prevent mould.

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Hovis

Available at

AsdaOcadoSainsbury'sTesco

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Yeast, Salt, Soya Flour, Preservative: E282, Emulsifiers: E471, E472e, 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 oil rather than fermentation to control structure, softness and shelf life.

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