Tesco Free From

Gluten Free Cornflakes

Barcode 5052320721986

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — Gluten Free Cornflakes is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic foods (maize, sugar, salt) and vitamin/mineral fortification, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavorings. Therefore, not ultra-processed per NOVA; it is a processed food but not UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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iron

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

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

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
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vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
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riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
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thiamine

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

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
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vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Gluten Free Cornflakes

Is Gluten Free Cornflakes ultra-processed?

No — Gluten Free Cornflakes by Tesco Free From is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic foods (maize, sugar, salt) and vitamin/mineral fortification, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavorings. Therefore, not ultra-processed per NOVA; it is a processed food but not 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?

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.