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Gravy granules by Tesco
Tesco

Gravy granules

Barcode 5051790856990
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Gravy granules is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as UPF. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring extract), maltodextrin (industrially refined carbohydrate), unspecified flavourings, and the emulsifier soya lecithins. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • 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.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • 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
    flavourings (contain wheat)
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    soy lecithin
    An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.

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Common questions about Gravy granules

Is Gravy granules ultra-processed?

Yes — Gravy granules by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as UPF. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring extract), maltodextrin (industrially refined carbohydrate), unspecified flavourings, and the emulsifier soya lecithins. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Gravy granules are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Gravy granules as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, Barley Malt Extract, maltodextrin, soy lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Gravy granules?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including BEEF Stock by Waitrose, Beef Bone Broth by freja, Beef Bone Broth by Borough Broth. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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