Tesco

Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G

Barcode 5050179626933

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Yes — Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G is ultra-processed.

This chocolate spread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), flavouring, palm oil, and maltodextrin (appearing as part of the misspelled 'maltodenti'). Emulsifiers like sunflower lecithins and isolated flavourings are markers of ultra-processing, palm oil is a highly refined oil, and maltodextrin is an industrially processed carbohydrate additive. Together, these ingredients classify the product as an ultra-processed food under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

sunflower lecithin emulsifier

A natural emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds used to blend oil and water in foods. Labeled as an emulsifier additive; because it is an extracted/isolated ingredient, it is considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA guidelines.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.
OK

(4,5%)
OK

dried skimmed milk (2,5%)
OK

whey powder (milk) (2,5%)
OK

maltodenti ingredients sugar
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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

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Common questions about Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G

Is Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate spread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), flavouring, palm oil, and maltodextrin (appearing as part of the misspelled 'maltodenti'). Emulsifiers like sunflower lecithins and isolated flavourings are markers of ultra-processing, palm oil is a highly refined oil, and maltodextrin is an industrially processed carbohydrate additive. Together, these ingredients classify the product as an ultra-processed food under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin emulsifier, flavouring, 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.