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Hovis white by Hovis
Hovis

Hovis white

Barcode 5010003063440
Scanned  83  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Hovis white is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic ingredients (wheat flour, water, yeast, salt) and allowed minor additives (vitamin fortification, soya flour, ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent). It does not contain industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    starter dough
    A fermented dough starter used for leavening, composed mainly of wheat flour, water and yeast. The 76% refers to its proportion in a mixture.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Basic wheat flour fortified with minerals and B vitamins (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid flour treatment agent (vitamin c)
    A flour treatment additive (ascorbic acid) used to improve dough strength and loaf volume; also a source of vitamin C.

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Common questions about Hovis white

Is Hovis white ultra-processed?

No — Hovis white by Hovis is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic ingredients (wheat flour, water, yeast, salt) and allowed minor additives (vitamin fortification, soya flour, ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent). It does not contain industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so 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?

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