Hovis

Teacakes

Barcode 5010003064102

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Teacakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil, making the overall product UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic or minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

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

water

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

orange soaked raisins (11%) (contains: raisins, orange juice from concentrate)
OK

orange soaked sultanas (9%) (contains: sultanas, orange juice from concentrate)
OK

egg yolk

The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.
OK

yeast

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

mixed peel (contains: orange, lemon)
OK

orange soaked currants (2%) (contains: currants, orange juice from concentrate)
OK

wheat protein

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

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary oil.
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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

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Common questions about Teacakes

Is Teacakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Teacakes by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil, making the overall product UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly basic or minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Teacakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Teacakes as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.