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Tesco Minestrone by Tesco
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Tesco Minestrone

Barcode 5050179966008
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tesco Minestrone is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily vegetables, water, herbs, basic oils, and standard culinary ingredients. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, modified starches, industrial syrups, or inverted sugars. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    vegetable stock [water
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    onion concentrate
  • UPF
    carrot concentrate
    Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor/colouring ingredient; a processed vegetable product.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    leek concentrate
  • OK
    _celery_ concentrate
  • UPF
    garlic concentrate
  • OK
    nutmeg oil]
  • OK
    vegetables (30%) [potato
  • OK
    carrot. courgette
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    green bean]
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    cooked pasta (9%) [water
  • OK
    durum _wheat_ semolina]
  • OK
    cannellini beans (6%)
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    tomato juice
    Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    balsamic vinegar [vinegar
  • OK
    grape must concentrate
  • OK
    grape must]
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Tesco Minestrone

Is Tesco Minestrone ultra-processed?

No — Tesco Minestrone by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily vegetables, water, herbs, basic oils, and standard culinary ingredients. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, modified starches, industrial syrups, or inverted sugars. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tesco Minestrone are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tesco Minestrone as ultra-processed markers: carrot concentrate, garlic concentrate. 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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