Tesco

Bourbon Creams

Barcode 5054402919854

Scanned 63 times by Nomi users

Yes — Bourbon Creams is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup and dextrose (industrially extracted sugars), and unspecified flavouring. Under NOVA, the presence of these ultra-processed components makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

sugar

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

raising agents

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
OK

salt

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

flavouring. allergy advice

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Common questions about Bourbon Creams

Is Bourbon Creams ultra-processed?

Yes — Bourbon Creams by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup and dextrose (industrially extracted sugars), and unspecified flavouring. Under NOVA, the presence of these ultra-processed components makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Bourbon Creams are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Bourbon Creams as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, dextrose. 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?

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.