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Yes — Tesco Red Pesto 190G is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This red pesto is classified as ultra-processed because it contains acidity regulator (lactic acid), a pre-identified UPF additive. The lactic acid is used as an industrial acidity-regulating additive, which is sufficient for the UPF classification. The other ingredients, such as sunflower oil, vegetables, herbs, cheeses, nuts, salt, and sugar, do not independently trigger the classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Geeta's Mango Chutney imp
Geeta’s Foods Ltd
Not UPF
Spreadable
Yeo Valley Organic
Not UPF
Tesco Houmous
Tesco
Not UPF
Organic Houmous
Sainsbury's,So Organic
Not UPF
Aceto Balsamico Di Modena
Acentino
Not UPF
Passata di Pomodoro
Mutti
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Classic Houmous
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Italian Tomato Passata
Tesco
Not UPF
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
KIKKOMAN
Not UPF
Yes — Tesco Red Pesto 190G by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This red pesto is classified as ultra-processed because it contains acidity regulator (lactic acid), a pre-identified UPF additive. The lactic acid is used as an industrial acidity-regulating additive, which is sufficient for the UPF classification. The other ingredients, such as sunflower oil, vegetables, herbs, cheeses, nuts, salt, and sugar, do not independently trigger the classification.
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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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.