Wholemeal Bread

Common questions

Is Wholemeal Bread healthy?

Wholemeal Bread scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This wholemeal bread contains beneficial wholemeal wheat flour, which provides fiber and nutrients.

How processed is Wholemeal Bread?

Wholemeal Bread is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Wholemeal Bread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vegetable Oils is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Wholemeal Bread

Warburtons
65 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Bread
Summary

This wholemeal bread contains beneficial wholemeal wheat flour, which provides fiber and nutrients. However, the presence of processed vegetable oils and synthetic emulsifiers indicates a higher level of processing, which can impact gut health and contribute to inflammation. The use of sustainable palm oil is environmentally conscious, but health concerns remain due to its processing and fatty acid profile.

Key ingredients 8

Wholemeal Wheat Flour
Neutral

Wholemeal wheat flour is a good source of dietary fiber and nutrients, making it a wholesome base for bread.

Water
Neutral

Water is essential for dough formation and has no nutritional concerns.

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Yeast
Neutral

Yeast helps the bread to rise and is a natural leavening agent.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and preserves the bread without significant health concerns when used in moderation.

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Wheat Gluten
Neutral

Wheat gluten provides elasticity to the dough and is a natural protein source.

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Emulsifiers: E472e, E481, E471
Neutral

These emulsifiers improve texture and shelf life but are considered safe additives in regulated amounts.

Soya Flour
Neutral

Soya flour adds protein and fiber, contributing to the bread's nutritional profile.

Vegetable Oils
Very Bad

Contains: Rapeseed and Sustainable Palm. These oils are used to improve texture but can be high in omega-6 fats, which may promote inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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