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CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA by TESCO
TESCO

CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA

Barcode 03258743
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: dried glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar ingredient), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), paprika extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), and tomato powder (industrial concentrate). These additives and refined ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked pasta (water, durum _wheat_ semolina)
  • OK
    chicken breast 12%
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    roasted red peppers
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    sundried tomatoes
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    _mustard_ seeds
  • UPF
    dried glucose syrup
    Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.

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Common questions about CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA

Is CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA ultra-processed?

Yes — CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: dried glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar ingredient), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), paprika extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), and tomato powder (industrial concentrate). These additives and refined ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in CHICKEN, TOMATO & BASIL PASTA as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, paprika extract, flavouring. 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.

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