No — Rooibos Teabags is not ultra-processed.
The only ingredient is redbush (rooibos) tea, which is a single basic plant ingredient with no additives, extracts, or industrial formulations. This fits NOVA Group 1 (unprocessed/minimally processed foods), not ultra-processed.
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No — Rooibos Teabags by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only ingredient is redbush (rooibos) tea, which is a single basic plant ingredient with no additives, extracts, or industrial formulations. This fits NOVA Group 1 (unprocessed/minimally processed foods), not ultra-processed.
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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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.