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Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G

Barcode 5000119003867

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Yes — Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G is ultra-processed.

This peanut butter contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil classified as ultra-processed, so the overall product is considered ultra-processed. Sugar is a basic ingredient and does not affect the UPF classification here.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

roasted peanuts 90%
OK

peanut oil
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

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.

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Common questions about Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G

Is Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This peanut butter contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil classified as ultra-processed, so the overall product is considered ultra-processed. Sugar is a basic ingredient and does not affect the UPF classification here.

Which ingredients in Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 340G?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Smooth Peanut Butter by meridian, Smooth Peanut Butter by Pip & Nut. 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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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.