Tesco

Plain Flour

Barcode 5000119004000

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No — Plain Flour is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains wheat flour with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are considered basic ingredients and not ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-based rules. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners are present.

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Common questions about Plain Flour

Is Plain Flour ultra-processed?

No — Plain Flour by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains wheat flour with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are considered basic ingredients and not ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-based rules. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners are present.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.