Tesco Finest

Cranberry, Raisin & Cashew Bloomer

Barcode 0282939002250

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cranberry, Raisin & Cashew Bloomer is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), glucose syrup (a refined sugar syrup), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and pentasodium triphosphate (a stabiliser). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate NOVA ultra-processed classification.

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

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

iron

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

water

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

dried cranberry (8%) [sugar
OK

cranberry
OK

sunflower oil

Oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying.
OK

raisins (8%) [raisins
OK

sunflower oil]. pumpkin seed
OK

cashew nut (3%)
OK

wheat gluten. hazelnut almonds
OK

butteroil (milk )
OK

dried skimmed milk. sugar
OK

yeast

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

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

glucose syrup. semolina (wheat ). milk proteins. rapeseed oll. flavouring. stabiliser (pentasodium triphosphate)
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
OK

tocopherol-rich extract antioxidant

A tocopherol-rich extract marketed as an antioxidant, typically derived from vitamin E sources to protect fats and oils from oxidation. It is used as a food additive or ingredient for its antioxidant properties.

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Common questions about Cranberry, Raisin & Cashew Bloomer

Is Cranberry, Raisin & Cashew Bloomer ultra-processed?

Yes — Cranberry, Raisin & Cashew Bloomer by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), glucose syrup (a refined sugar syrup), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and pentasodium triphosphate (a stabiliser). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate NOVA ultra-processed classification.

Which ingredients in Cranberry, Raisin & Cashew Bloomer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cranberry, Raisin & Cashew Bloomer as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.