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Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta by Tesco
Tesco

Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta

Barcode 10089156
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains mainly whole or minimally processed foods (pasta, tuna, vegetables, yogurt, crème fraîche, herbs, spices, basic starches, and vinegars). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilisers, gelling agents, highly processed syrups, or explicitly refined/hydrogenated/interestified oils beyond basic rapeseed oil, which the guidance treats as a basic culinary ingredient. Therefore, under the given rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked pasta [water
  • OK
    durum _wheat_ semolina]
  • OK
    tuna (_fish_) (13%)
  • OK
    cucumber
    A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    low fat yogurt (_milk_)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    crème fraîche (_milk_)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    egg
    Egg that has been pasteurized for safety. Core animal protein ingredient used in baking.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    chives
    A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    mustard flour
    Ground mustard seeds used to add heat and flavor; often found in spice blends and condiments.
  • OK
    _egg_ yolk
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    citrus fibre
    Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    yellow _mustard_ flour
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    _mustard_ husk
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • OK
    ground pimento

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Common questions about Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta

Is Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta ultra-processed?

No — Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains mainly whole or minimally processed foods (pasta, tuna, vegetables, yogurt, crème fraîche, herbs, spices, basic starches, and vinegars). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilisers, gelling agents, highly processed syrups, or explicitly refined/hydrogenated/interestified oils beyond basic rapeseed oil, which the guidance treats as a basic culinary ingredient. Therefore, under the given rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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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