Tesco

Roasted Peanuts

Barcode 5057373982964

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Roasted Peanuts is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes flavouring (a broad category of industrial flavor additives), colour (paprika extract), stabiliser (sorbitol), and gelling agent (acacia). Under the given rules, flavouring and colour (paprika extract) are explicitly pre-identified as UPF ingredients. Sorbitol (a polyol sugar alcohol) and acacia (used as a gelling/structuring agent) are also isolated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Therefore, even though the base ingredient is peanuts, the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF according to the NOVA criteria provided.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

_peanut_ (94%)
OK

dry roast seasoning (salt, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast extract powder, yeast powder, onion powder)
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

flavouring

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

stabiliser (sorbitol)
OK

gelling agent (acacia)

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Common questions about Roasted Peanuts

Is Roasted Peanuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Roasted Peanuts by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes flavouring (a broad category of industrial flavor additives), colour (paprika extract), stabiliser (sorbitol), and gelling agent (acacia). Under the given rules, flavouring and colour (paprika extract) are explicitly pre-identified as UPF ingredients. Sorbitol (a polyol sugar alcohol) and acacia (used as a gelling/structuring agent) are also isolated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Therefore, even though the base ingredient is peanuts, the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF according to the NOVA criteria provided.

Which ingredients in Roasted Peanuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Roasted Peanuts as ultra-processed markers: colour (paprika extract), 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.