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8 Meringue Nests

Barcode 5051140095703
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — 8 Meringue Nests is not ultra-processed.

This meringue product is made only from sugar and pasteurised egg white. Sugar is a basic single-ingredient culinary sweetener, and pasteurised egg white is simply egg that has been heat-treated for safety, without added industrial formulations or cosmetic additives. The recipe reflects a traditional preparation using minimally processed ingredients, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    pasteurized egg white
    The white portion of eggs that has been heat-treated to kill bacteria while remaining suitable for whipping and cooking.

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Common questions about 8 Meringue Nests

Is 8 Meringue Nests ultra-processed?

No — 8 Meringue Nests by Tesco finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This meringue product is made only from sugar and pasteurised egg white. Sugar is a basic single-ingredient culinary sweetener, and pasteurised egg white is simply egg that has been heat-treated for safety, without added industrial formulations or cosmetic additives. The recipe reflects a traditional preparation using minimally processed ingredients, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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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