Waitrose White Farmhouse Loaf

NOVA Classification:

Group 3 — Processed food

Strict NOVA Verdict:

Not ultra-processed

This loaf has a relatively short ingredient list and avoids emulsifiers and preservatives. However, the addition of rapeseed oil makes it more formulated than a traditional flour-water-salt bread.

waitrose white farmhouse loaf

Product Details

Category

Bread

Brand

Waitrose

Available at

Waitrose

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, rapeseed oil, salt, yeast, flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid)

Key Flags

contains seed oils

Processing Notes

Packaged bread using a simple formulation with added oil to improve softness and shelf life. Ascorbic acid functions as a flour treatment agent and does not automatically make the bread ultra-processed under NOVA.

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