Tesco

Tesco Freefrom Red pesto

Barcode 5057753224325

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No — Tesco Freefrom Red pesto is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and mostly consists of basic culinary ingredients: sunflower oil, water, tomato purée, sundried tomatoes, basil, tofu (soya bean, magnesium chloride as a traditional firming agent), red pepper, sugar, pine nuts, lactic acid as an acidity regulator, and garlic powder. There are no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processed additives called out in the NOVA guidance. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under these rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

water

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

tomato purée (15%)
OK

sundried tomatoes (6%) [sundried tomatoes
OK

salt

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

basil (6%)
OK

tofu (6%) [soya bean
OK

firming agent (magnesium chloride)]
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

sugar

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

pine nuts

Edible seeds from pine trees, commonly used in cooking and baking. Rich in healthy fats and pine nut flavor.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Tesco Freefrom Red pesto

Is Tesco Freefrom Red pesto ultra-processed?

No — Tesco Freefrom Red pesto by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and mostly consists of basic culinary ingredients: sunflower oil, water, tomato purée, sundried tomatoes, basil, tofu (soya bean, magnesium chloride as a traditional firming agent), red pepper, sugar, pine nuts, lactic acid as an acidity regulator, and garlic powder. There are no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processed additives called out in the NOVA guidance. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under these rules.

Which ingredients in Tesco Freefrom Red pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Freefrom Red pesto as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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.