TESCO

GARLIC & HERB CROUTONS

Barcode 5051898983109

No — GARLIC & HERB CROUTONS is not ultra-processed.

This product contains basic culinary ingredients only (wheat flour, oils, garlic purée, yeast, sugar, salt, parsley) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Fortified wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

olive oil

Olive oil used as a basic culinary oil; common single-ingredient food.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic with 4% content; common prepared ingredient for flavoring.
OK

yeast

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

sugar

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.

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Common questions about GARLIC & HERB CROUTONS

Is GARLIC & HERB CROUTONS ultra-processed?

No — GARLIC & HERB CROUTONS by TESCO is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains basic culinary ingredients only (wheat flour, oils, garlic purée, yeast, sugar, salt, parsley) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.

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.