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Bombay Mix by Tesco
Tesco

Bombay Mix

Barcode 5000436850816
Scanned  11  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Bombay Mix is ultra-processed.

Product contains preservative (sulphur dioxide), which is an extracted, industrial additive, so under NOVA this makes the product ultra-processed. All other listed ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (flours, pulses, nuts, oil, spices, sodium bicarbonate).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    gram flour
    A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
  • OK
    maize flour
    Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    split chickpeas
  • OK
    peanuts
    A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    green split peas
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    cashew nut
    Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
  • OK
    golden raisins
  • OK
    coconut
    A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
  • OK
    red chili powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and color; a common culinary ingredient in many cuisines.
  • OK
    turmeric powder
    A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    ajwain seeds
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • 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
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
    A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
  • UPF
    preservative: sulfur dioxide
    A chemical preservative used to prevent browning and extend shelf life in foods such as dried fruits; it is an additive rather than a standalone ingredient.

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Common questions about Bombay Mix

Is Bombay Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Bombay Mix by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains preservative (sulphur dioxide), which is an extracted, industrial additive, so under NOVA this makes the product ultra-processed. All other listed ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients (flours, pulses, nuts, oil, spices, sodium bicarbonate).

Which ingredients in Bombay Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bombay Mix as an ultra-processed marker: preservative: sulfur dioxide. 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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