Tesco

Coconut Cream

Barcode 5052909336525

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Coconut Cream is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilisers and emulsifiers: guar gum and carboxymethylcellulose (stabilisers), and sucrose esters of fatty acids (emulsifier). These are extracted/modified additives used to alter texture and stability, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

coconut extract (67%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

stabilisers (guar gum, carboxymethylcellulose)

A combination of guar gum and carboxymethylcellulose used as thickening and texture-stabilising agents in foods.
UPF

emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids)

A food emulsifier made from sucrose esters of fatty acids used to improve texture and mixing.

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Common questions about Coconut Cream

Is Coconut Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Cream by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilisers and emulsifiers: guar gum and carboxymethylcellulose (stabilisers), and sucrose esters of fatty acids (emulsifier). These are extracted/modified additives used to alter texture and stability, which fits NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Coconut Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Coconut Cream as ultra-processed markers: stabilisers (guar gum, carboxymethylcellulose), emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids). 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.