Tesco

Cous Cous

Barcode 5000358966084

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No — Cous Cous is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only durum wheat semolina, which is a single basic culinary ingredient with no additives, refined industrial sugars, or processed oils. This fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods), so it is not considered an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.

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Common questions about Cous Cous

Is Cous Cous ultra-processed?

No — Cous Cous by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only durum wheat semolina, which is a single basic culinary ingredient with no additives, refined industrial sugars, or processed oils. This fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods), so it is not considered an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.