Tesco

Tesco Nut & Maple Crisp

Barcode 5057008100664

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Yes — Tesco Nut & Maple Crisp is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as malted barley extract (an industrial flavor enhancer) and unspecified flavouring, which falls under natural/artificial flavourings. According to NOVA, these extracted and industrially formulated additives make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat flakes

Flaked oats, a common breakfast cereal ingredient and baking base.
OK

sugar

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

barley flakes

Rolled or flattened barley grain flakes, a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

rice crisp (9%) [rice flour
OK

calcium carbonate

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

malted barley extract]
OK

oat flour

Finely milled flour made from oats; used as a gluten-free or low-gluten baking ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

mixed nuts (6%) [almonds
OK

brazil nut

Edible seed of the Brazil nut tree; a basic, natural tree nut used in foods.
OK

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.
OK

pecan nuts]
OK

maple syrup (2%)
OK

coconut

A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Tesco Nut & Maple Crisp

Is Tesco Nut & Maple Crisp ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Nut & Maple Crisp by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/ingredients such as malted barley extract (an industrial flavor enhancer) and unspecified flavouring, which falls under natural/artificial flavourings. According to NOVA, these extracted and industrially formulated additives make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Tesco Nut & Maple Crisp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Nut & Maple Crisp as an ultra-processed marker: 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.