Tesco

French style dressing

Barcode 5057753196165

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — French style dressing is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains potassium sorbate (a preservative) and lemon juice from concentrate, which are industrial additives/processing ingredients according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

rapeseed oil (35%)
OK

water

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

sugar (sulphites)

Granulated sugar; refined sugar often used as sweetener.
OK

normandy cider vinegar (sulphites) (11%)
OK

dijon mustard (8%) [water
OK

mustard seed

Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

white wine vinegar (sulphites)

Vinegar produced from white wine, may contain sulfur-based preservative/sulphites.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

cornflour (sulphites)
OK

salt

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

chive

Herb from the Allium family with mild onion-like flavor, used fresh as a garnish.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

preservative (potassium sorbate). allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. suitable for vegans storage

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Common questions about French style dressing

Is French style dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — French style dressing by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains potassium sorbate (a preservative) and lemon juice from concentrate, which are industrial additives/processing ingredients according to NOVA guidelines.

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.