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Mexican Corn & Red Pepper by Tideford Organic
Tideford Organic

Mexican Corn & Red Pepper

Barcode 5036589257578
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Mexican Corn & Red Pepper is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed entirely of minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients: vegetables, lime juice, creamed coconut, vegetable bouillon (salt, rice flour, vegetables, olive oil, turmeric, parsley), sunflower oil, herbs and spices, garlic puree, and cornflour. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, isolated industrial sugars, refined palm fruit oil, or artificial/natural flavourings) listed. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a beverage, cooking medium, and ingredient. Note: the asterisk may indicate optional or certified water, but does not change its culinary use.
  • OK
    sweetcorn (22%)
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    potatoes (7%)
  • OK
    red peppers
    Red peppers are a common edible fruit from the Capsicum annuum species, used fresh or cooked for their sweet and mildly hot flavor. They are a basic, minimally processed vegetable.
  • OK
    lime juice (1.5%)
  • OK
    creamed coconut
    A coconut product made by processing coconut meat into a creamy paste or block, used as a dairy-free cream substitute or flavoring.
  • OK
    vegetable bouillon (salt*, rice flour, onion, parsnip, carrot, olive oil, turmeric, parsley)
  • OK
    coriander leaves (cilantro)
    Fresh leaves of the Coriandrum sativum plant, used as a herb for fresh, citrusy flavor.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    chilli powder. 'permitted non-organic ingredient. allergy advice:

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Common questions about Mexican Corn & Red Pepper

Is Mexican Corn & Red Pepper ultra-processed?

No — Mexican Corn & Red Pepper by Tideford Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed entirely of minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients: vegetables, lime juice, creamed coconut, vegetable bouillon (salt, rice flour, vegetables, olive oil, turmeric, parsley), sunflower oil, herbs and spices, garlic puree, and cornflour. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, isolated industrial sugars, refined palm fruit oil, or artificial/natural flavourings) listed. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed product.

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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