Stockwell & Co, Tesco

Plain flour

Barcode 5057545735312

No — Plain flour is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains wheat flour with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), which are basic fortification nutrients and not industrial additives associated with ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

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

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Common questions about Plain flour

Is Plain flour ultra-processed?

No — Plain flour by Stockwell & Co, Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains wheat flour with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), which are basic fortification nutrients and not industrial additives associated with ultra-processing under NOVA.

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.