Hovis

Farmhouse Batch

Barcode 5010003070134

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Farmhouse Batch is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil) and several industrial additives including emulsifiers E471 and E472e, plus flour treatment agent ascorbic acid used as a processing aid.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground wheat used as a basic carbohydrate source; fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

water

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

starter dough (26%) (contains: wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, salt, yeast)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed)
OK

salt

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

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
UPF

emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

A common food additive used to stabilize and combine fats and liquids in processed foods.
OK

e472e; flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid.

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Common questions about Farmhouse Batch

Is Farmhouse Batch ultra-processed?

Yes — Farmhouse Batch by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil) and several industrial additives including emulsifiers E471 and E472e, plus flour treatment agent ascorbic acid used as a processing aid.

Which ingredients in Farmhouse Batch are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Farmhouse Batch as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). 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?

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.