Tesco

sweet chilli smoked salmon fillets

Barcode 5053526662318

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Yes — sweet chilli smoked salmon fillets is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives. Specifically, fructose, dried glucose syrup, and rice flour are refined/isolated carbohydrates, and garlic extract is an extracted flavor ingredient. According to the provided rules, any presence of such industrial formulations, especially the pre-identified UPF ingredient garlic extract, makes the entire product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

salmon _fish_ (92%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.
OK

dried chilli
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

flaked red pepper
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about sweet chilli smoked salmon fillets

Is sweet chilli smoked salmon fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — sweet chilli smoked salmon fillets by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives. Specifically, fructose, dried glucose syrup, and rice flour are refined/isolated carbohydrates, and garlic extract is an extracted flavor ingredient. According to the provided rules, any presence of such industrial formulations, especially the pre-identified UPF ingredient garlic extract, makes the entire product UPF.

Which ingredients in sweet chilli smoked salmon fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in sweet chilli smoked salmon fillets as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, garlic 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.