Marks & Spencer

British Self Raising Flour

Barcode 00088886

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No — British Self Raising Flour is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains fortified wheat flour and basic raising agents (calcium phosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate) plus thiamin. These are basic culinary ingredients and standard fortification nutrients, with no ultra-processed additives such as emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified british wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

raising agents (calcium phosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate)

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Common questions about British Self Raising Flour

Is British Self Raising Flour ultra-processed?

No — British Self Raising Flour by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains fortified wheat flour and basic raising agents (calcium phosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate) plus thiamin. These are basic culinary ingredients and standard fortification nutrients, with no ultra-processed additives such as emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined syrups. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.