Is Bread rolls warburtons ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- Emulsifier
- Gelling agent
- E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
- E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- E472e Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- E481 Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
- 27 ingredients
- 7 additives
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Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Wheat Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)), Water, Vegetable Oil (processing marker) (Rapeseed, Sustainable Palm), Yeast, Salt (processing marker), Sugar (processing marker), Emulsifiers (ultra-processing marker) (e472e (ultra-processing marker)), e471 (ultra-processing marker), e481 (ultra-processing marker), Soya Flour, Gelling Agent (ultra-processing marker) (e466 (ultra-processing marker)), Preservative (processing marker) (Calcium Propionate), Flour Treatment Agents (Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)), e920
Additives: E282 Calcium propionate , E300 Ascorbic acid , E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose , E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids , E472e Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids , E481 Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate , E920 L-cysteine
As written on the pack
Wheat Flour [with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (B3) and Thiamin (B1)], Water, Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed, Sustainable Palm), Yeast, Salt, Sugar, Emulsifiers: E472e, E471, E481; Soya Flour, Gelling Agent: E466; Preservative: Calcium Propionate; Flour Treatment Agents: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C ), E920 (Vegetarian).
What makes it ultra-processed
Cosmetic additives
Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- E466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose Carboxymethyl cellulose is a thickener made by chemically modifying cellulose from wood or cotton.
- E471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are made from fats and glycerol.
- E472e Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Emulsifiers are substances which make it possible to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in a foodstuff.
- E481 Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate Emulsifiers are substances which make it possible to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in a foodstuff.
- Emulsifier Emulsifiers keep fat and water from separating, giving products a smooth, stable texture over a long shelf life.
- Gelling agent Gelling agents such as pectin, gelatine or carrageenan set liquids into gels and stabilise textures.
4 ingredients that would only make it processed
Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.
- Preservative Preservatives slow spoilage by microbes.
- Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
- Sugar Sugar refined from sugar cane or beet.
- Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.
Among 2,388 breads
From least to most processed, this one ranks 2192nd. 71% of the breads here are ultra-processed.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5010044003818, last edited 9 May 2024), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
- Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
- General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.