Tesco

Tiger Baguette

Barcode 5051898824914

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tiger Baguette is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives: palm fat (highly refined palm oil), malted barley extract (industrially processed flavoring), and stabiliser (diphosphates), which are all industrial formulations not used in home kitchens.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

flour treatment agents (ascorbic acid, l-cysteine)
UPF

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
UPF

stabiliser (diphosphates)

A food additive used as a stabiliser; diphosphates are inorganic phosphate stabilisers.

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Common questions about Tiger Baguette

Is Tiger Baguette ultra-processed?

Yes — Tiger Baguette by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives: palm fat (highly refined palm oil), malted barley extract (industrially processed flavoring), and stabiliser (diphosphates), which are all industrial formulations not used in home kitchens.

Which ingredients in Tiger Baguette are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tiger Baguette as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, malted barley extract, stabiliser (diphosphates). 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.