Tesco

Crunchy Taco Shells

Barcode 5057373842534

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

No — Crunchy Taco Shells is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are just cornflour, sunflower oil, and water. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing agents; therefore this is not considered an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cornflour (75%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.

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Common questions about Crunchy Taco Shells

Is Crunchy Taco Shells ultra-processed?

No — Crunchy Taco Shells by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are just cornflour, sunflower oil, and water. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing agents; therefore this is not considered an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.