The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
17 listed · 4 flagged for reviewUNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9)], WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT GLUTEN, MOLASSES, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (MONO- & DI-GLYCERIDES, ETHOXYLATED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID), CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), YEAST NUTRIENTS (AMMONIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), WHEAT STARCH, SORBIC ACID, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, SOY LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Enriched Wheat Bread, Wheat scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Dough Conditioners (Mono- & Di-Glycerides, Ethoxylated Mono- And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ascorbic Acid)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 Enriched Wheat Bread, Wheat'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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Barley Malt, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)].
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast, Yeast Nutrients (Ammonium Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate).
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Molasses, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate (To Retain Freshness).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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