Tesco

Onion Rings

Barcode 5051008187991

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Onion Rings is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including dextrose, maltodextrin, flavouring, yeast extract, and colour (paprika extract), which are all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

vegetable oils [rapeseed oil
OK

sunflower oil

Oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying.
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarse, durum wheat-derived semolina flour used for pasta and certain baked goods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

yeast powder (_barley_)
UPF

flavouring

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Onion Rings

Is Onion Rings ultra-processed?

Yes — Onion Rings by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including dextrose, maltodextrin, flavouring, yeast extract, and colour (paprika extract), which are all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Onion Rings are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Onion Rings as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, maltodextrin, flavouring, yeast extract, colour (paprika extract). 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.