Tesco

Root Vegetable Mash

Barcode 03230794

Scanned 10 times by Nomi users

No — Root Vegetable Mash is not ultra-processed.

The product contains only basic whole foods and culinary ingredients: root vegetables (potato, carrot, parsnip, swede), skimmed milk, butter, salt, and white pepper. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed extracts. According to the NOVA criteria provided, this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (63%)
OK

carrot (12%)
OK

parsnip

Plesant-tasting creamy-white root vegetable used in soups, roasting, and stews; percentage suggests presence in a mix or recipe.
OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

swede (6%)
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Root Vegetable Mash

Is Root Vegetable Mash ultra-processed?

No — Root Vegetable Mash by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains only basic whole foods and culinary ingredients: root vegetables (potato, carrot, parsnip, swede), skimmed milk, butter, salt, and white pepper. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed extracts. According to the NOVA criteria provided, this would not be classified as 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.