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Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts by Tesco, Waitrose
Tesco, Waitrose

Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts

Barcode 5000358279658
Scanned  34  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and modified tapioca starch, which are industrially processed starches, and maltodextrin and flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavor enhancement. These ingredients place the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    peanuts (45%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    caster sugar
    Finely granulated white sugar used in baking.
  • UPF
    modified tapioca starch
    A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    buttermilk powder
    Dried dairy product made from buttermilk; a processed milk derivative used to add dairy flavor and moisture.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    soy sauce powder (soya bean, maltodextrin, salt, wheat)
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    acacia
  • UPF
    yeast extract powder
    Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    lactose
    A disaccharide sugar derived from milk, used as a carbohydrate sweetener in dairy and baked products.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • UPF
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    chilli extract
    Extract derived from chili peppers used to impart heat or flavor.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    fennel seed
  • OK
    colours (curcumin, paprika extract). allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. alsot may contain other nuts. v caution not suitable for small children who can choke on nuts. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts

Is Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts by Tesco, Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and modified tapioca starch, which are industrially processed starches, and maltodextrin and flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavor enhancement. These ingredients place the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, modified tapioca starch, yeast extract powder, citric acid, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sweet Chilli Coated Peanuts?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Roasted & Salted Peanuts by Simply..., Roasted And Salted Peanuts by Alesto, Salted peanuts by Sainsburys, Stamford Street Co. 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.

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