Jason’s sourdough wholemeal ciabattin has been rated as the best overall supermarket sliced wholemeal bread. It was noted for its dense texture, sweet, nutty taste, and simple ingredients list, which includes no additives and is palm oil-free.
For those seeking value, Aldi’s Specially Selected wholemeal seeded loaf was named the best bargain. This loaf is described as soft and speckled with seeds, offering a fresh, malty aroma. It contains three additives but is palm oil-free.
Other loaves that scored well include Wildfarmed regenerative sliced seeded and Exceptional by Asda wholemeal superseeded sliced loaf, both receiving four and three stars respectively. Several options, such as Tesco Finest wholemeal seeds and grains and M&S medium wholemeal super soft loaf, were found to have zero additives, though some contain palm oil.