Tesco

british marrowfat peas

Barcode 5000119002211

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Yes — british marrowfat peas is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavorings: added colours (copper complexes of chlorophyllins, algal carotenes) and unspecified flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

marrowfat processed peas
OK

water

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

sugar

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

salt

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

colours (copper complexes of chlorophyllins, algal carotenes)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about british marrowfat peas

Is british marrowfat peas ultra-processed?

Yes — british marrowfat peas by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavorings: added colours (copper complexes of chlorophyllins, algal carotenes) and unspecified flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in british marrowfat peas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in british marrowfat peas as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to british marrowfat peas?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Garden Peas by Aldi Every Day Essentials, British garden peas in water by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.