Tesco

Miso Paste

Barcode 5057753928902

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Miso Paste is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes citric acid as a food additive acidity regulator, which is an extracted, isolated additive under NOVA guidelines. The rest of the ingredients (water, soybeans, rice, cornflour, alcohol) are minimally processed, but the presence of an industrial additive is enough to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

soya bean (17%)
OK

rice (8%)
OK

s cornflour
OK

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
OK

citric acid. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. suitable for veg

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Common questions about Miso Paste

Is Miso Paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Miso Paste by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes citric acid as a food additive acidity regulator, which is an extracted, isolated additive under NOVA guidelines. The rest of the ingredients (water, soybeans, rice, cornflour, alcohol) are minimally processed, but the presence of an industrial additive is enough to classify the product as UPF.

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.