Tesco

Fruit & Seeds

Barcode 5057753521196

Yes — Fruit & Seeds is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sulphur dioxide, a preservative additive used to extend shelf life of dried fruit, which falls under industrial additives in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.
OK

dried chopped apricots [apricots
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

preservative (sulphur dioxide)]
OK

cranberries [cranberries
OK

pineapple juice from concentrate

Juice pressed from pineapples and concentrated by removing water, commonly used as a beverage ingredient. When from concentrate, water is removed and later reconstituted or sold as concentrate.
OK

sunflower oil

Oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying.
OK

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
OK

blueberries [blueberries
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.

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Common questions about Fruit & Seeds

Is Fruit & Seeds ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit & Seeds by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sulphur dioxide, a preservative additive used to extend shelf life of dried fruit, which falls under industrial additives in the NOVA system.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.