Tesco

Organic Plain Flour

Barcode 5000436737247

No — Organic Plain Flour is not ultra-processed.

The product contains wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). These are basic ingredients and fortification nutrients, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
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calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.

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Common questions about Organic Plain Flour

Is Organic Plain Flour ultra-processed?

No — Organic Plain Flour by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). These are basic ingredients and fortification nutrients, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under 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?

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.