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Oxtail Soup by Tesco
Tesco

Oxtail Soup

Barcode 5000436960263
Scanned  6  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Oxtail Soup is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several NOVA UPF indicators: modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), and beef heart (pre-identified as a UPF ingredient in this context). These industrial ingredients and additives go beyond basic culinary processing, so the soup is UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • UPF
    beef heart, modified maize starch
    Beef heart with added modified maize starch as a binder/stabilizer. Heart is a organ meat; modified maize starch indicates starchy additive used to improve texture or yield.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    beef skirt
    Beef skirt is a cut of beef from the diaphragm or flank area; a whole ingredient
  • OK
    oxtail 1%
    Oxtail with 1% additional unspecified ingredient; likely a meat-based product
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    red wine
    Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    white pepper. made using british beef

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Common questions about Oxtail Soup

Is Oxtail Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Oxtail Soup by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several NOVA UPF indicators: modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), and beef heart (pre-identified as a UPF ingredient in this context). These industrial ingredients and additives go beyond basic culinary processing, so the soup is UPF.

Which ingredients in Oxtail Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Oxtail Soup as ultra-processed markers: beef heart, modified maize starch, yeast extract, Barley Malt Extract. 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.

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