Waitrose Super Soft White Bread

NOVA Classification:

Group 4 — Ultra-processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Ultra-processed

This loaf is formulated specifically for softness and shelf life. Despite the relatively familiar ingredient list, the emulsifier, preservative and added oil place it firmly in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

waitrose supersoft white bread

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Waitrose

Available at

Waitrose

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, yeast, salt, soya flour, emulsifier (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), preservative (calcium propionate), vinegar, flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid), rapeseed oil

Key Flags

contains emulsifiers

contains seed oils

Processing Notes

Industrial bread-making process using emulsifiers, preservatives and added oils to maintain softness, consistency and freshness over time.

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