Tesco

Waffle cones

Barcode 5054268284035

Yes — Waffle cones is ultra-processed.

Product contains ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (soya lecithins) and flavouring, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA. Other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

wheat fibre

A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
UPF

soy lecithin

An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.

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Common questions about Waffle cones

Is Waffle cones ultra-processed?

Yes — Waffle cones by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (soya lecithins) and flavouring, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA. Other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Waffle cones are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Waffle cones as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, flavouring. 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.