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Pasta Salad Tuna by Asda
Asda

Pasta Salad Tuna

Barcode 5052449916867
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Pasta Salad Tuna is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients consist of pasta (durum wheat semolina, water), rapeseed oil, mayonnaise with basic components (water, rapeseed oil, cornflour, pasteurised egg yolk, vinegars, sugar, mustard, salt), vegetables (sweetcorn, red peppers, red onions), tuna, lemon juice, citric acid, spices, and chives. There are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, maltodextrin, or refined/hydrogenated/interestifiered oils (palm fruit oil, etc.). Citric acid is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF per the specification. Therefore, the product is not ultra-processed per the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pasta (37%) [durum wheat semolina
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil]
  • OK
    mayonnaise [water
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    dijon mustard [water
  • OK
    mustard seeds
    Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar]
  • OK
    sweetcorn (13%)
  • OK
    tuna (13%) [tuna (katsuwonus pelamis) (fish) (99%)
  • OK
    red peppers (3%)
  • OK
    red onions (3%)
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    acidity regulator (citric acid)]
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    chives
    A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.

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Common questions about Pasta Salad Tuna

Is Pasta Salad Tuna ultra-processed?

No — Pasta Salad Tuna by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients consist of pasta (durum wheat semolina, water), rapeseed oil, mayonnaise with basic components (water, rapeseed oil, cornflour, pasteurised egg yolk, vinegars, sugar, mustard, salt), vegetables (sweetcorn, red peppers, red onions), tuna, lemon juice, citric acid, spices, and chives. There are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, maltodextrin, or refined/hydrogenated/interestifiered oils (palm fruit oil, etc.). Citric acid is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF per the specification. Therefore, the product is not ultra-processed per the given NOVA-based rules.

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.

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