Tesco

200ge

Barcode 5052319189575

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — 200ge is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including: palm oil (highly refined industrial oil), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring extract), flavourings (added flavorings), hydrolysed maize protein (a flavor enhancer produced by hydrolysis), and emulsifier (soya lecithins). The presence of any such ingredient is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 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, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
OK

flavourings (contains _wheat_, _soya_)
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

hydrolyzed maize protein

A protein hydrolysate derived from maize (corn). Used as a flavor enhancer or a source of protein; sometimes known as hydrolyzed corn protein. It may contain free amino acids and small peptides.
OK

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)
OK

onion oil

Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.

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Common questions about 200ge

Is 200ge ultra-processed?

Yes — 200ge by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including: palm oil (highly refined industrial oil), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring extract), flavourings (added flavorings), hydrolysed maize protein (a flavor enhancer produced by hydrolysis), and emulsifier (soya lecithins). The presence of any such ingredient is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in 200ge are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 200ge as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, barley malt extract. 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.