Tesco

White baguette

Barcode 5057753897796

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

No — White baguette is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains basic ingredients: wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), water, salt, yeast, rapeseed oil, enzymes, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are all common culinary or processing ingredients and do not include industrial formulations or additives like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrial syrups. Therefore, this baguette is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

enzymes

Biological catalysts used in food processing to modify texture, improve fermentation, or aid breakdown of components.
UPF

ascorbic acid flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a flour improver to strengthen dough and improve volume.

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Common questions about White baguette

Is White baguette ultra-processed?

No — White baguette by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains basic ingredients: wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), water, salt, yeast, rapeseed oil, enzymes, and ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent. These are all common culinary or processing ingredients and do not include industrial formulations or additives like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrial syrups. Therefore, this baguette is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in White baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White baguette as ultra-processed markers: enzymes, ascorbic acid flour treatment agent. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.