Tesco

English Mustard

Barcode 5010204871868

Scanned 29 times by Nomi users

Yes — English Mustard is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, an industrial stabiliser, which falls under emulsifiers/stabilisers in the NOVA system. All other ingredients (water, mustard flour, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, fortified wheat flour, turmeric powder) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of xanthan gum is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

_mustard_ flour (21%)
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
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.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.

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Common questions about English Mustard

Is English Mustard ultra-processed?

Yes — English Mustard by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, an industrial stabiliser, which falls under emulsifiers/stabilisers in the NOVA system. All other ingredients (water, mustard flour, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, fortified wheat flour, turmeric powder) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of xanthan gum is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in English Mustard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in English Mustard as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser (xanthan gum). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to English Mustard?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hot English Mustard by Marks & Spencer. 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.

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.