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Tesco panko breadcrumbs

Barcode 5052320721207

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Yes — Tesco panko breadcrumbs is ultra-processed.

Contains dextrose, an industrially processed sugar, which is classified as an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) ingredient. Therefore the overall product is UPF, even though the rest of the ingredients (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin, salt) are minimally processed or fortification agents.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

salt. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. suitable for vegans

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Common questions about Tesco panko breadcrumbs

Is Tesco panko breadcrumbs ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco panko breadcrumbs by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains dextrose, an industrially processed sugar, which is classified as an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) ingredient. Therefore the overall product is UPF, even though the rest of the ingredients (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin, salt) are minimally processed or fortification agents.

Which ingredients in Tesco panko breadcrumbs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco panko breadcrumbs as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.