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Custard Cream by Tesco
Tesco

Custard Cream

Barcode 5000119003034
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Custard Cream is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil (a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar), and added flavouring, all of which are industrial ingredients/additives characteristic of UPFs under NOVA. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, whey powder, leavening agents, and salt are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these industrial additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    whey powder (_milk_)
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
  • OK
    raising agents
    Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    colour (mixed carotenes)

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Common questions about Custard Cream

Is Custard Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Custard Cream by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil (a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar), and added flavouring, all of which are industrial ingredients/additives characteristic of UPFs under NOVA. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, whey powder, leavening agents, and salt are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these industrial additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Custard Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Custard Cream as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Custard Cream?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Shortbread Fingers by Walker’s, All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco, Shortbread All Butter Fingers 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?

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