Sainsburys

Self raising flour

Barcode 5010251694625

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — Self raising flour is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour) plus standard leavening agents (calcium phosphates, sodium carbonates) and vitamin/mineral fortification (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). There are no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other ultra-processed additives, so under NOVA this is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

raising agents (calcium phosphates, sodium carbonates)
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.

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Common questions about Self raising flour

Is Self raising flour ultra-processed?

No — Self raising flour by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour) plus standard leavening agents (calcium phosphates, sodium carbonates) and vitamin/mineral fortification (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). There are no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other ultra-processed additives, so under NOVA this is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.