Plant Chef Tesco, Tesco

Meat-Free Mince

Barcode 5057753938048

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Yes — Meat-Free Mince is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, malted barley extract, and dextrose, which are used as flavour enhancers and refined sugars characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

rehydrated textured soya protein (95%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

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

cornflour

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

salt

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

water

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

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Common questions about Meat-Free Mince

Is Meat-Free Mince ultra-processed?

Yes — Meat-Free Mince by Plant Chef Tesco, Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, malted barley extract, and dextrose, which are used as flavour enhancers and refined sugars characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Meat-Free Mince are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Meat-Free Mince as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, malted barley extract, dextrose. 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.