TESCO

CRUNCHY COLESLAW KIT WITH MAYONNAISE

Barcode 03340035

Yes — CRUNCHY COLESLAW KIT WITH MAYONNAISE is ultra-processed.

This coleslaw kit contains stabilisers (guar gum and xanthan gum), which are industrial additives used to modify texture, making it ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cabbage

A fresh cruciferous vegetable, typically used raw in salads or cooked as a side dish; nutrient-rich and minimally processed.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

mayonnaise dressing 15% (rapeseed oil, water, spirit vinegar, sugar, pasteurised _egg_ yolk, salt, white wine vinegar)
OK

stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used to add heat and flavor; often found in spice blends and condiments.
OK

brown _mustard_ seed
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.

Common questions about CRUNCHY COLESLAW KIT WITH MAYONNAISE

Is CRUNCHY COLESLAW KIT WITH MAYONNAISE ultra-processed?

Yes — CRUNCHY COLESLAW KIT WITH MAYONNAISE by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This coleslaw kit contains stabilisers (guar gum and xanthan gum), which are industrial additives used to modify texture, making it ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.