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Tesco Coriander & Lemon Cous Cous

Barcode 5031021428769

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Yes — Tesco Coriander & Lemon Cous Cous is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and palm oil (a highly processed refined oil). The presence of industrial flavorings also indicates ultra-processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

couscous (_wheat_). maltodextrin
OK

flavourings (contain _barley_)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

dried coriander

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum) used as a spice for flavoring; a single-ingredient dried herb.
OK

salt. dried lemon peel
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.

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Common questions about Tesco Coriander & Lemon Cous Cous

Is Tesco Coriander & Lemon Cous Cous ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Coriander & Lemon Cous Cous by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and palm oil (a highly processed refined oil). The presence of industrial flavorings also indicates ultra-processing.

Which ingredients in Tesco Coriander & Lemon Cous Cous are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Coriander & Lemon Cous Cous as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.