Coop

Tuna Sandwich

Barcode 5000128758499

Yes — Tuna Sandwich is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), palm fat, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), thickener (pectin), and malted barley flour. These are markers of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients malted bread (44%) (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, malted wheat flakes, wheat bran,wheat protein,yeast,malted barley flour,salt)
OK

emulsifiers (mono-and diglycerides of faty acids-vegetable, mono-and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids vegetable)
OK

spirit vinegar

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

malted wheat flour

A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
UPF

vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm)

Blend of refined vegetable oils, including rapeseed and palm oil; palm oil is highly processed.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

tuna(27%)(skipjack tuna (fish))
OK

salt

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

mayonnaise (16%) (water,rapeseed oil, cornflour,spirit vinegar)
OK

egg yolk

The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.
OK

dijon mustard (water, mustard seeds,spirt vinegar, salt)
OK

sugar

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

thickener pectin
OK

sweetcon (12%) (sweetcorm, water,sugar)
OK

black pepper.26% tuna. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

seeingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain sesame

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Common questions about Tuna Sandwich

Is Tuna Sandwich ultra-processed?

Yes — Tuna Sandwich by Coop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), palm fat, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), thickener (pectin), and malted barley flour. These are markers of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tuna Sandwich are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tuna Sandwich as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), palm fat. 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.