Tesco

Fig Rolls

Barcode 5051140020507

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fig Rolls is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), and partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients figs (32%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Fig Rolls

Is Fig Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — Fig Rolls by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), and partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Fig Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Fig Rolls as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, partially inverted sugar syrup. 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.