Hovis

Hovis Granary

Barcode 5010003063464

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No — Hovis Granary is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are primarily basic flours, grains, yeast, salt, and traditional sugar products (treacle, caramelised sugar). Added vitamins/minerals and ascorbic acid are simple nutrients/processing aids and not considered UPF under the provided rules. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or refined specialty syrups are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Basic cereal flour with added nutrients (calcium, iron, B3, B1); commonly used as a staple baking ingredient.
OK

starter dough

Leavening starter composed of flour, yeast and salt; used to ferment and leaven bread.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

granary malted wheat flakes

Cereal flakes made from granary wheat; processed grain product used as a breakfast cereal or ingredient.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

treacle

A viscous, dark syrup produced from refining cane sugar; traditional sweetener used in baking and desserts.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
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 Granary

Is Hovis Granary ultra-processed?

No — Hovis Granary by Hovis is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are primarily basic flours, grains, yeast, salt, and traditional sugar products (treacle, caramelised sugar). Added vitamins/minerals and ascorbic acid are simple nutrients/processing aids and not considered UPF under the provided rules. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or refined specialty syrups 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.