Asda

Vegan pancake shaker

Barcode 5057172957866

No — Vegan pancake shaker is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components (fortified wheat flour, sugar, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt) plus standard raising agents (sodium phosphates, sodium carbonates). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavorings, or refined syrups beyond basic sugar, so under the given rules this is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3). thiamin (b1))
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (sodium phosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common leavening agents used in baking; salts of phosphate and carbonate that release carbon dioxide to help dough rise.
OK

wheat flour. allergy advice!

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Common questions about Vegan pancake shaker

Is Vegan pancake shaker ultra-processed?

No — Vegan pancake shaker by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components (fortified wheat flour, sugar, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt) plus standard raising agents (sodium phosphates, sodium carbonates). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavorings, or refined syrups beyond basic sugar, so under the given rules this 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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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.