Tesco

Golden Breadcrumbs

Barcode 5053947494468

Scanned 33 times by Nomi users

No — Golden Breadcrumbs is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (with standard vitamin/mineral fortification), yeast, salt, and a natural colour (paprika extract). There are no industrially processed sugars, refined/hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

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

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Golden Breadcrumbs

Is Golden Breadcrumbs ultra-processed?

No — Golden Breadcrumbs by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (with standard vitamin/mineral fortification), yeast, salt, and a natural colour (paprika extract). There are no industrially processed sugars, refined/hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Golden Breadcrumbs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Golden Breadcrumbs as an ultra-processed marker: colour (paprika 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.