Tesco

Sweet And Salted Popcorn

Barcode 5057373983060

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Yes — Sweet And Salted Popcorn is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This popcorn is ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (lecithins), an industrially extracted additive used to help combine and stabilize ingredients. The remaining ingredients—maize, sugar, rapeseed oil, and salt—are basic culinary ingredients and do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

lecithin (emulsifier)

Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources used to stabilize mixtures in foods.

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Common questions about Sweet And Salted Popcorn

Is Sweet And Salted Popcorn ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet And Salted Popcorn by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This popcorn is ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (lecithins), an industrially extracted additive used to help combine and stabilize ingredients. The remaining ingredients—maize, sugar, rapeseed oil, and salt—are basic culinary ingredients and do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sweet And Salted Popcorn are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet And Salted Popcorn as an ultra-processed marker: lecithin (emulsifier). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sweet And Salted Popcorn?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Popcorn Sweet by Snackrite, Sweet Popcorn by Marks & Spencer. 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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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.