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Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich by Tesco
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Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich

Barcode 50436705
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids such as emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and palm oil, which are criteria for NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    hard-boiled egg (37%)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin]. water
  • OK
    malted wheat flakes
    A processed breakfast cereal made by malting wheat and flaking; typically used as a cereal or ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salad cress
  • OK
    wheat bran
    Outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and nutrients, commonly used as a baking or cereal ingredient.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • UPF
    emulsifiers (mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
    A combined entry for emulsifiers, including mono- and di-glycerides and their acetyl tartaric esters; functional food additives used to improve texture and stability in processed foods.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    mustard flour
    Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)
    Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
  • OK
    palm oil. allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. suitable for vegetarians. caution this product may occasionally contain small fragments of shell. storage keep refrigerated

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Common questions about Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich

Is Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids such as emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and palm oil, which are criteria for NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Egg And Cress Sandwich as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifiers (mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids). 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.

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