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Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas by Tesco
Tesco

Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas

Barcode 5057545778821
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial gelling agent (pectin). Extracted, isolated additives such as pectin are considered markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    mashed potato [potato
    A prepared mashed potato product, likely containing potatoes mashed with other ingredients; the original text seems truncated.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    white pepper
    White pepper spice ground from peppercorns after removing the outer shell; commonly used as a seasoning.
  • OK
    cod
    Cod is a white flaky fish, here likely in a processed product containing 29% cod; a food ingredient.
  • OK
    peas
    Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
  • OK
    skim milk
    Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    medium fat hard cheese (milk)
    A hard cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content, often aged and used in cooking or as a table cheese.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    plaice
    A flatfish commonly used in Europe, mild-tasting white fish meat.
  • OK
    mustard seed
    Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    pepper oil
    Oil pressed from pepper (peppercorns), used as a flavoring ingredient.

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Common questions about Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas

Is Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas ultra-processed?

Yes — Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial gelling agent (pectin). Extracted, isolated additives such as pectin are considered markers of ultra-processing 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.

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