Tunnock’s

Tunnocks Teacakes 6pk al anhar

Barcode 5010975030020

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Yes — Tunnocks Teacakes 6pk al anhar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and refined extracts such as glucose syrup (an isolated sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavouring, and refined palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mallow 38% (sugar, glucose syrup, egg albumen)
OK

milk chocolate 34% (sugar, cocoa solids 25%, milk solids 14%, palm oil, shea butter, emulsifier-soya lecithin (e322), flavouring)
OK

biscuit 28% (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), oil (palm oil, rapeseed oil), sugar, chocolate (cocoa solids 25%, milk solids 14%, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate and diphosphate (e450)),))

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Common questions about Tunnocks Teacakes 6pk al anhar

Is Tunnocks Teacakes 6pk al anhar ultra-processed?

Yes — Tunnocks Teacakes 6pk al anhar by Tunnock’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and refined extracts such as glucose syrup (an isolated sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavouring, and refined palm oil. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.