Hovis

Hovis home bakes baguettes

Barcode 5010003064164

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No — Hovis home bakes baguettes is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic bread components (wheat flour, water, sourdough, salt, yeast) plus ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as a flour treatment agent, which is a simple nutrient additive allowed as non-UPF in the specification. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings, or industrial syrups/oils are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

sourdough (wheat, spelt)
OK

salt

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

yeast

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

flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid (vitamin c). allergy advice: for allergens including

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Common questions about Hovis home bakes baguettes

Is Hovis home bakes baguettes ultra-processed?

No — Hovis home bakes baguettes by Hovis is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic bread components (wheat flour, water, sourdough, salt, yeast) plus ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as a flour treatment agent, which is a simple nutrient additive allowed as non-UPF in the specification. No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings, or industrial syrups/oils 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?

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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.