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tesco chicken & gravy pie by Tesco
Tesco

tesco chicken & gravy pie

Barcode 5054402152442
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — tesco chicken & gravy pie is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives considered UPF. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items or minimally processed, but the presence of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken (26%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    chicken stock [yeast extract
  • OK
    chicken fat
    Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
  • OK
    s chicken extract
  • OK
    antioxidant (rosemary extract)]
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    balsamic vinegar [red wine vinega grape must concentrate]
  • OK
    black treacle
    A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    drie skimmed milk
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    bay. made using british chicken. allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredie in bold. caution although every care has been taken to remove bo some may remain. storage keep refrigerated. suitable for home freezing. ideally freeze as soon as possib after purchase but always by 'use by' date shown. our promise we make every effort to ensure our products are of the b possible quality. that's why we are happy to refund or rer

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Common questions about tesco chicken & gravy pie

Is tesco chicken & gravy pie ultra-processed?

Yes — tesco chicken & gravy pie by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives considered UPF. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items or minimally processed, but the presence of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in tesco chicken & gravy pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in tesco chicken & gravy pie as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, yeast 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.

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