Tesco

Caesar Dressing

Barcode 5051622956058

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Caesar Dressing is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including thickener (xanthan gum), glucose syrup, yeast extract, flavouring, and preservative (potassium sorbate). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

reconstituted dried _egg_ (5%)
OK

lemon juice from concentrate (4%)
OK

italian style cheese paste (4%)
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée (2.5%)
OK

worcester sauce (water, sugar, spirit vinegar, molasses, onion purée salt, tamarind paste, clove, ginger purée, garlic purée)
OK

salt

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

citric acid

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

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

preservative (potassium sorbate). _italian style cheese paste_ contains: cheese powder (_milk_)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

flavouring

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Caesar Dressing

Is Caesar Dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — Caesar Dressing 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 additives and processed ingredients, including thickener (xanthan gum), glucose syrup, yeast extract, flavouring, and preservative (potassium sorbate). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Caesar Dressing are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Caesar Dressing as ultra-processed markers: xanthan gum, glucose syrup, yeast extract, flavouring. 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.