Tesco

tesco spicy chicken pasta

Barcode 10072967

Yes — tesco spicy chicken pasta is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including maltodextrin, yeast extract, mushroom extract powder, and lemon juice powder. Under NOVA, these extracted and modified ingredients used for flavor enhancement and functional purposes classify the food as ultra-processed, even though it also contains many basic culinary ingredients like pasta, chicken, vegetables, and herbs.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pasta [water
OK

durum wheat semolina]
OK

chicken breast (9%)
OK

water

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
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

onion

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

dried chilli flakes
OK

mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

mushroom extract powder
OK

lemon juice powder

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Common questions about tesco spicy chicken pasta

Is tesco spicy chicken pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — tesco spicy chicken pasta 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 processed ingredients including maltodextrin, yeast extract, mushroom extract powder, and lemon juice powder. Under NOVA, these extracted and modified ingredients used for flavor enhancement and functional purposes classify the food as ultra-processed, even though it also contains many basic culinary ingredients like pasta, chicken, vegetables, and herbs.

Which ingredients in tesco spicy chicken pasta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in tesco spicy chicken pasta as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, maltodextrin. 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?

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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.