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Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap by Tesco
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Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap

Barcode 03275771
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil flagged as UPF) and other industrial ingredients/additives such as humectant (glycerol), tomato powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and spirit vinegar, which go beyond basic culinary processing.

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
    black turtle beans (10%)
  • OK
    borlotti beans (10%)
  • OK
    medium fat soft cheese (milk)
    A soft, mild cheese made from milk with moderate fat content. Used as a spread or in recipes. Common varieties include brie or camembert when referring to soft cheese, but this entry specifies medium fat level.
  • OK
    lettuce
    A leafy green vegetable used in salads and as a fresh garnish. It is a basic, minimally processed plant food.
  • OK
    mild cheddar cheese (with colour: beta carotene) (milk)
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or 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
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    herbs
    A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • 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
    bell pepper powder
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    red chili purée
    A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • 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
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    mustard flour
    Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap

Is Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil flagged as UPF) and other industrial ingredients/additives such as humectant (glycerol), tomato powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and spirit vinegar, which go beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Spicy Bean with Cheese Wrap as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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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