ProductsHovisSoft White
Soft White
Barcode 5010003000131
Hovis

Soft White

800 g
BARCODE:5010003000131
COMMON NAME:Sliced White Bread
CATEGORIES:Plant Based Foods And Beverages, Plant Based Foods, Cereals And Potatoes, Breads, Sliced Breads, White Breads, Sliced White Bread
LABELS:Vegetarian, Kosher, Vegan, Kashrut Division Of The London Beth Din, Verified
PACKAGING:Bag, Ldpe Bag, Plastic Bag
MANUFACTURING:United Kingdom
COUNTRIES:France, United Kingdom
STORES:Morrisons,Sainsbury's

Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score

CAverage nutritional quality

Nutri-Score data warning

Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

Nutrient levels

Fat in low quantity (1.75%)
What you need to know • A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases. Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat • Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content. Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Saturated fat in low quantity (0.25%)
What you need to know • A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases. Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat • Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content. Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Sugars in low quantity (3.5%)
What you need to know • A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases. Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks • Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day). • Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars. Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in moderate quantity (0.887%)
What you need to know • A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. • Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms. • Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake. Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food • Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table. • Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content. Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition label

Soft White nutrition label

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsAs sold for 100 g / 100 mlCompared to: White breads
Energy~ 994.25 kJ (232 kcal)1,184.408 kJ (276 kcal) (-16%)
Fat1.75 g4.792 g (-63%)
Saturated fat0.25 g1.019 g (-75%)
Carbohydrates44.75 g48.641 g (-8%)
Sugars3.5 g3.106 g (+13%)
Added sugars0 g1.338 g (-100%)
Starch0 g20.545 g (-100%)
Dietary fiber2.5 g?
Proteins8.75 g8.777 g (~0%)
Salt0.8875 g1.157 g (-23%)
Sodium0.355 g0.462 g (-23%)
Vitamin A0 g0.235 µg (-100%)
Vitamin E0 g0.854 mg (-100%)
Vitamin K0 g0 µg
Vitamin C0 g?
Phosphorus0 g129.668 mg (-100%)
Iron0 g1.965 mg (-100%)
Magnesium0 g38.134 mg (-100%)
Zinc0 g1.085 mg (-100%)
Copper0 g0.141 mg (-100%)
Manganese0 g0.965 mg (-100%)
Selenium0 g5.021 µg (-100%)
Caffeine0 g0 mg
Fruits, vegetables and legumes~ 0 %?
Choline0 g0 g

Nutrition facts (Detailed data)

Nutrition factsAs sold for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold Per serving (40 g) (packaging)As sold Per 100 g (estimate)
Energy~ 994.25 kJ (232 kcal)? (93 kcal)?
Fat1.75 g0.7 g?
Saturated fat0.25 g0.1 g?
Carbohydrates44.75 g17.9 g?
Sugars3.5 g1.4 g?
Added sugars0 g0 g~ 0 g
Starch0 g0 g?
Dietary fiber2.5 g1 g?
Proteins8.75 g3.5 g?
Salt0.8875 g0.355 g?
Sodium0.355 g0.142 g?
Vitamin A0 g0 g?
Vitamin E0 g0 g?
Vitamin K0 g0 g?
Vitamin C0 g0 g?
Phosphorus0 g0 g?
Iron0 g0 g?
Magnesium0 g0 g?
Zinc0 g0 g?
Copper0 g0 g?
Manganese0 g0 g?
Selenium0 g0 g?
Caffeine0 g0 g?
Fruits, vegetables and legumes~ 0 %?~ 0 %
Choline0 g0 g?

Serving size

1 slice (40 g)

Ingredients

Ingredients image

Soft White ingredients image

Ingredients list

Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Yeast, Soya Flour, Salt, Preservative (E282), Emulsifiers (E472e, E471, E481), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).

Ingredient information

Wheat Flour
56.25% (estimate)
Calcium
29.69% (estimate)
Iron
13.28% (estimate)
E375
6.64% (estimate)
Thiamin
6.64% (estimate)
Water
21.88% (estimate)
Yeast
10.94% (estimate)
Soya Flour
5.47% (estimate)
Salt
0.18% (estimate)
Preservative
0.18% (estimate)
E282
0.18% (estimate)
Emulsifier
0.18% (estimate)
E472e
0.09% (estimate)
E471
0.04% (estimate)
E481
0.04% (estimate)
Flour Treatment Agent
4.94% (estimate)
E300
4.94% (estimate)

Allergens

GlutenSoybeans

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
Unknown

Palm oil content unknown

Vegan
Yes

No non-vegan ingredients.

Vegetarian
Yes

No non-vegetarian ingredients.


Food Processing

NOVA group

4Ultra-processed food and drink products

Elements that indicate the product is in NOVA group 4

Additives
E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Additives
E472e - Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Additives
E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
Ingredients
Emulsifier

How NOVA works

The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing: 1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods 2. Processed culinary ingredients 3. Processed foods 4. Ultra-processed food and drink products

Additives

E282 - calcium propionatePreservative

CALCIUM PROPIONATE has the formula Ca(C2H5COO)2. Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to:bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.

E300 - Ascorbic acidAntioxidantSequestrant

No additive description is available yet.

E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsEmulsifierStabiliser

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

E472e - Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsEmulsifierSequestrantStabiliser

No additive description is available yet.

E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate EFSA overexposure risk: highEmulsifierStabiliser

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (sodium stearoyl lactylate or SSL) is a versatile, FDA approved food additive used to improve the mix tolerance and volume of processed foods. It is one type of a commercially available lactylate. SSL is non-toxic, biodegradable, and typically manufactured using biorenewable feedstocks. Because SSL is a safe and highly effective food additive, it is used in a wide variety of products ranging from baked goods and desserts to pet foods.As described by the Food Chemicals Codex 7th edition, SSL is a cream-colored powder or brittle solid. SSL is currently manufactured by the esterification of stearic acid with lactic acid and partially neutralized with either food-grade soda ash (sodium carbonate) or caustic soda (concentrated sodium hydroxide). Commercial grade SSL is a mixture of sodium salts of stearoyl lactylic acids and minor proportions of other sodium salts of related acids. The HLB for SSL is 10-12. SSL is slightly hygroscopic, soluble in ethanol and in hot oil or fat, and dispersible in warm water. These properties are the reason that SSL is an excellent emulsifier for fat-in-water emulsions and can also function as a humectant.

Environment

Green-Score, origins bonus, and transportation impact are shown for Worldwide .

Green Score

Overall grade

AVery low environmental impact

About Green-Score

The Green-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.

Current scope

The Green-Score was initially developed for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Green-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country. Select a country to include the full impact of transportation in the final score.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of the category

A+Sandwich loaf • Score: 92/100

Life-cycle reference

Category: Sandwich loaf PEF environmental score: 0.18 Climate change impact: 1.55 kg CO2 eq / kg product The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Sandwich loaf. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Overall environmental impact by stage (PEF)

The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Sandwich loaf. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

StageImpact
Agriculture68.4 %
Processing20.0 %
Packaging4.0 %
Transportation7.1 %
Distribution0.7 %
Consumption0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Declared origins

Origins of ingredients are missing for this product. Ingredients need to be completed before the transportation bonus can be computed precisely.

Packaging impact

Packaging with a medium impact Malus: -8 Packaging score: +21

Green-Score for this product

Green-Score for this product

AFinal score: 79/100

Final score breakdown

Life cycle analysis score: 92 Sum of bonuses and maluses: -13 Final score: 79/100

Carbon footprint

Carbon footprint

Equivalent to driving 0.8 km in a petrol car. 155 g CO2e per 100g of product. Reference category: Sandwich loaf. The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Sandwich loaf. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

Climate impact by stage (CO2e)

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Sandwich loaf. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.

StageImpact
Agriculture70.3 %
Processing11.9 %
Packaging7.1 %
Transportation10.5 %
Distribution0.8 %
Consumption0.0 %

Packaging

Soft White packaging image

Packaging impact

Packaging with a medium impact Malus: -8 Packaging score: +21

Packaging components

ShapeMaterialRecyclingImpact
BAGLdpe 4 LOW Density PolyethyleneUnknownHigh

Declared packaging

Bag, Ldpe Bag, Plastic Bag

Transportation

Manufacturing locations

United Kingdom

Declared origins

Origins of ingredients are missing for this product. Ingredients need to be completed before the transportation bonus can be computed precisely.

Forest footprint

Forest footprint

Forest Footprint not computed Potential deforestation risk but not yet computed. Forest Footprint The Forest Footprint is a methodology developed by the association Envol Vert to estimate the risk of deforestation related to our consumption. → More information on the methodology Forest Footprint not computed Potential deforestation risk but not yet computed.

Deforestation risk details

Other risky ingredients These ingredients are not yet assessed for deforestation risk: soya flour

Data Source

Product data comes from Open Food Facts. Food Benchmark also adds translations, category comparisons and explanatory calculations.

The database is licensed under ODbL 1.0, individual contents under DbCL 1.0, and product photos under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Product added on November 11, 2014 at 1:39:37 PM UTC by tacinte .

Last edit on March 17, 2026 at 2:04:49 PM UTC by foodless .

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