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Dry Roasted Peanuts by Tesco
Tesco

Dry Roasted Peanuts

Barcode 5057373982513
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Dry Roasted Peanuts is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), generic flavouring, stabiliser (sorbitol), and gelling agent (acacia gum). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    peanuts (93%)
  • OK
    dry roast seasoning [rice flour
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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
    oregano. colour (paprika extract)
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    yeast powder
    Powdered form of active dry yeast used as a leavening agent in baking or fermentation.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    flavouring. stabiliser (sorbitol). gelling agent (acacia gum). allergy advice

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Common questions about Dry Roasted Peanuts

Is Dry Roasted Peanuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Dry Roasted Peanuts by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), generic flavouring, stabiliser (sorbitol), and gelling agent (acacia gum). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Dry Roasted Peanuts as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Dry Roasted Peanuts?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Roasted & Salted Peanuts by Simply..., Roasted And Salted Peanuts by Alesto, Salted peanuts by Sainsburys, Stamford Street Co. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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