Tesco Finest, Tesco

Roasted Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli

Barcode 5052109897819

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Yes — Roasted Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the vegetable stock contains onion, carrot, leek, celery and garlic concentrates and nutmeg oil, which are industrially processed extracts used as flavour enhancers, not basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetable stock (water, sugar, salt, onion concentrate, carrot concentrate, sunflower oil, cornflour, leek concentrate, celery concentrate, garlic concentrate, nutmeg oil)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

sweet potato (12%)
OK

roasted sweet potato (5%)
OK

coconut (4%)
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

roast garlic purée
OK

rapeseed oil

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

lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
OK

agave syrup

A traditional natural sweetener extracted from the sap of the agave plant, used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

cumin powder

Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
OK

salt

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

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

dried red chilli
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.

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Common questions about Roasted Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli

Is Roasted Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Roasted Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli by Tesco Finest, Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the vegetable stock contains onion, carrot, leek, celery and garlic concentrates and nutmeg oil, which are industrially processed extracts used as flavour enhancers, not basic culinary ingredients.

What are healthier alternatives to Roasted Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sainsbury's Taste the difference Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup by sainsburys, Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup by Specially Selected. 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.

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.