Tesco

Large Seeded Burger Buns

Barcode 5000358240344

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Large Seeded Burger Buns is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients including palm oil, dextrose, a preservative (calcium propionate), and an emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids). According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 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

water

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

_sesame seed_ (3%)
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.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

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

soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
UPF

emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids)

A food additive used as an emulsifier formed from glycerides and tartaric acid esters; commonly known as MOG/DAG emulsifier.
OK

flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid)
OK

l-cysteine

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Common questions about Large Seeded Burger Buns

Is Large Seeded Burger Buns ultra-processed?

Yes — Large Seeded Burger Buns by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients including palm oil, dextrose, a preservative (calcium propionate), and an emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids). According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and refined ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Large Seeded Burger Buns are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Large Seeded Burger Buns as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, dextrose, calcium propionate, emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids). 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.