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Wholegrain mustard by Tesco
Tesco

Wholegrain mustard

Barcode 5051140474263
Scanned  54  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wholegrain mustard is ultra-processed.

UPF due to its industrial preservative; enjoy occasionally rather than daily.

Wholegrain mustard is classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative (sodium metabisulphite), an industrial additive specifically identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients are customary mustard-making ingredients and do not independently determine the classification.

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Common questions about Wholegrain mustard

Is Wholegrain mustard ultra-processed?

Yes — Wholegrain mustard by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Wholegrain mustard is classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative (sodium metabisulphite), an industrial additive specifically identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients are customary mustard-making ingredients and do not independently determine the classification.

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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