Tesco

Taramasalata

Barcode 10065884

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

No — Taramasalata is not ultra-processed.

Contains basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, water, cod roe, fortified wheat flour, onion, lemon juice, salt, sugar, beetroot red, yeast) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups. Fortified wheat flour and natural color (beetroot red) are allowed and do not make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

cod roe (fish) (6%)
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

onion

A basic aromatic bulb vegetable used as a flavor base in cooking.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

salt

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

sugar

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

beetroot red color

A color additive derived from beetroot used to impart red color to foods; often an extracted pigment or synthetic/colorant added to enhance appearance.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Taramasalata

Is Taramasalata ultra-processed?

No — Taramasalata by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains basic culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, water, cod roe, fortified wheat flour, onion, lemon juice, salt, sugar, beetroot red, yeast) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups. Fortified wheat flour and natural color (beetroot red) are allowed and do not make it ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Taramasalata are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Taramasalata as an ultra-processed marker: beetroot red color. 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.