Waitrose Multigrain Farmhouse Bread

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

Although this loaf contains grains, spelt and sprouted rye, it still relies on emulsifiers, preservatives and added oil commonly found in industrial packaged bread. The additional grains do not change its NOVA classification.

waitrose multigrain farmhouse bread

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Waitrose

Available at

Waitrose

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, mixed grains (14%) (malted wheat flakes, spelt (wheat), wheat flakes), sprouted (rye grains), yeast, wheat gluten, salt, barley malt flour, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), vinegar, 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 softness, structure and shelf life.

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