Tesco

Salad Cream

Barcode 5057753916404

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salad Cream is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (refined sugar), guar gum and xanthan gum (thickeners/stabilizers), potassium sorbate (preservative), and added colour (beta-carotene), which meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseed (canola). Used for frying or dressing.
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

mustard (water, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, red wine vinegar, salt, sugar, dextrose, spice extracts, spice)
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

dried egg yolk
OK

salt. thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum)
OK

acidity regulator (tartaric acid)
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
OK

colour (beta-carotene). allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bid. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Salad Cream

Is Salad Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Salad Cream by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (refined sugar), guar gum and xanthan gum (thickeners/stabilizers), potassium sorbate (preservative), and added colour (beta-carotene), which meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Salad Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salad Cream as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate. 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.