Tesco Finest

Pasta & Pizza Flour ‘00’ Grade

Barcode 5059512736438

Scanned 27 times by Nomi users

No — Pasta & Pizza Flour ‘00’ Grade is not ultra-processed.

The product consists of wheat flour, durum wheat semolina, and wheat gluten, with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). These are basic ingredients and standard fortification nutrients, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavorings, industrial sweeteners, or processed syrups. According to the provided rules, fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF, so this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

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

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
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iron

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

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
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durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
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wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).

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Common questions about Pasta & Pizza Flour ‘00’ Grade

Is Pasta & Pizza Flour ‘00’ Grade ultra-processed?

No — Pasta & Pizza Flour ‘00’ Grade by Tesco Finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product consists of wheat flour, durum wheat semolina, and wheat gluten, with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). These are basic ingredients and standard fortification nutrients, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavorings, industrial sweeteners, or processed syrups. According to the provided rules, fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF, so this product is not ultra-processed.

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.