Tesco

Pancake shaker mix vegan

Barcode 5057753898175

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pancake shaker mix vegan is ultra-processed.

Contains UPF ingredients, specifically the raising agents disodium phosphate and sodium bicarbonate, which classify it as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

calcium carbonate and iron

A mineral supplement combination of calcium carbonate and elemental iron commonly used to fortify foods or treat deficiencies.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
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.
UPF

raising agents (disodium phosphate and sodium bicarbonate)

A mixture of leavening agents used in baking; disodium phosphate is an emulsifier/processing aid and sodium bicarbonate is a basic leavening agent.

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Common questions about Pancake shaker mix vegan

Is Pancake shaker mix vegan ultra-processed?

Yes — Pancake shaker mix vegan by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains UPF ingredients, specifically the raising agents disodium phosphate and sodium bicarbonate, which classify it as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Pancake shaker mix vegan are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pancake shaker mix vegan as an ultra-processed marker: raising agents (disodium phosphate and sodium bicarbonate). 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?

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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.