No.1 White Sourdough Bread

NOVA Classification:

Group 3 — Processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Not ultra-processed

A relatively simple sourdough-style loaf with a short ingredient list and no obvious formulation ingredients. It avoids emulsifiers, preservatives, added oils and flavourings commonly found in more heavily processed packaged breads.

no 1 white sourdough waitrose

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Waitrose

Available at

Waitrose

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, rye flour, wholemeal rye flour, salt, wholemeal wheat flour

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Processing Notes

Packaged bread using a minimal ingredient formulation without industrial additive systems. The ingredients are broadly consistent with traditional bread-making.

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