White Bread, White
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag.
Nutrition Highlights

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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
23 listed · 4 flagged for reviewRESISTANT WHEAT STARCH, WATER, WHEAT GLUTEN+, YEAST, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE+, ALLULOSE++, OAT FIBER+, INULIN+, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, VINEGAR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, WHEAT STARCH, DEXTROSE+, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR+, SORBIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL (HYDROGENATED), ASCORBIC ACID, NATAMYCIN, SESAME.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, White Bread, White scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Wheat Protein Isolate+): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor+): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group White Bread, White's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil (Hydrogenated).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose+.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Whole Wheat Bread vs White Bread and Sourdough vs White Bread comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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