Asda

Mild french mustard

Barcode 21057830

Scanned 10 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mild french mustard is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains turmeric extract, which is an extracted, isolated additive and is explicitly pre-identified as a UPF ingredient in the criteria. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of turmeric extract makes the overall product UPF under NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

mustard seeds (17%)
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Mild french mustard

Is Mild french mustard ultra-processed?

Yes — Mild french mustard by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains turmeric extract, which is an extracted, isolated additive and is explicitly pre-identified as a UPF ingredient in the criteria. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of turmeric extract makes the overall product UPF under NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Mild french mustard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mild french mustard as ultra-processed markers: caramelised sugar syrup, turmeric extract. 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.