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Wheat Flour

Barcode 5010251694632
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Wheat Flour is not ultra-processed.

The product contains wheat flour and added minerals/vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, thiamin). These are basic ingredients and fortification nutrients, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. According to the given rules, fortified wheat flour is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour wheat flour
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent 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.

Common questions about Wheat Flour

Is Wheat Flour ultra-processed?

No — Wheat Flour is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains wheat flour and added minerals/vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, thiamin). These are basic ingredients and fortification nutrients, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups. According to the given rules, fortified wheat flour is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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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