Tesco

Coleslaw

Barcode 03458198

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Coleslaw is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and stabilisers, including guar gum, xanthan gum, and pectin (used here as a thickener), as well as citrus fibre as a texturizing agent. These extracted additives move it into NOVA group 4.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cabbage (45%)
OK

rapeseed o
OK

carrot

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

water

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

pasteurised egg yolk spirit vinegar
OK

onion

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

single cream milk
OK

salt

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

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
OK

citrus fibre

Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
OK

stabilisers (guar gum)
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
OK

thickener (pectin). allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. the allergens in this product have changed. suitable for vegetarians. storage keep refrigerated

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Common questions about Coleslaw

Is Coleslaw ultra-processed?

Yes — Coleslaw by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and stabilisers, including guar gum, xanthan gum, and pectin (used here as a thickener), as well as citrus fibre as a texturizing agent. These extracted additives move it into NOVA group 4.

Which ingredients in Coleslaw are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coleslaw as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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?

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.