Tesco

Tuna & sweetcorn

Barcode 5057753922429

No — Tuna & sweetcorn is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic or minimally processed foods and standard culinary ingredients (tuna, sweetcorn, water, rapeseed oil, cornflour, sugar, egg yolk, vinegar, salt, lemon juice from concentrate, black pepper). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tuna (fish) (31%)
OK

sweetcorn (29%)
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 rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

salt

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

lemon juice from concentrate

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

black pepper

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

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Common questions about Tuna & sweetcorn

Is Tuna & sweetcorn ultra-processed?

No — Tuna & sweetcorn by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic or minimally processed foods and standard culinary ingredients (tuna, sweetcorn, water, rapeseed oil, cornflour, sugar, egg yolk, vinegar, salt, lemon juice from concentrate, black pepper). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.