Tesco Finest

Tesco finest sage and red onion stuffing mix

Barcode 5054269413861

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No — Tesco finest sage and red onion stuffing mix is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients consist of bread (wheat flour, water, yeast, salt), vegetable oils (olive and rapeseed), dried vegetables and herbs, sugar, and vitamin/mineral fortification. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups, so it does not meet the given criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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toasted ciabatta breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs made from ciabatta bread that has been toasted; typically used for breading or adding crunch.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

Unrefined olive oil pressed from olives; a basic culinary fat used for cooking and finishing.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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dried red onion

Dehydrated red onion flakes used to add flavor; a basic ingredient in seasoning mixes and recipes.
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croutons

Small baked bread pieces, usually made from wheat flour with rapeseed oil and yeast; used as a crunchy salad topping or soup accompaniment.
OK

sugar

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

Dried herb used as a seasoning; contains 2% of the composition.
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dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
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calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
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calcium sulfate

A mineral salt used as a firming agent in foods (calcium sulfate/gypsum); also used as a coagulant in tofu and as a dough conditioner in baking.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.

Common questions about Tesco finest sage and red onion stuffing mix

Is Tesco finest sage and red onion stuffing mix ultra-processed?

No — Tesco finest sage and red onion stuffing mix by Tesco Finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients consist of bread (wheat flour, water, yeast, salt), vegetable oils (olive and rapeseed), dried vegetables and herbs, sugar, and vitamin/mineral fortification. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups, so it does not meet the given criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.