Tesco

Marshmallow

Barcode 5010204313771

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Marshmallow is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup) and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

water

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

beef gelatin

Animal-derived gelling agent from bovine collagen, used to set jellies, gummies, and desserts.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

beetroot juice from concentrate

Beetroot juice that has been concentrated (juice extracted from beets and then concentrated) and may be reconstituted. This is a natural single-ingredient food.

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Common questions about Marshmallow

Is Marshmallow ultra-processed?

Yes — Marshmallow by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup) and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such ingredients makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Marshmallow are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Marshmallow as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavourings. 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.