Tesco

50% Less Fat Salad Cream

Barcode 5057753938963

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Yes — 50% Less Fat Salad Cream is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: modified maize starch and dextrose (both pre-identified UPF ingredients), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), artificial sweetener (sucralose), and an added colour (beta-carotene). These additives and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and therefore make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

rapeseed oil (4.5%)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

mustard [water
OK

mustard seed

Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

salt

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

dextrose

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

pepp
OK

dried egg yolk
OK

thickeners (gua gum, xanthan gum)
OK

acidity regulato (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.
UPF

beta-carotene

A natural or synthetic orange pigment used as a colorant in foods and supplements.
UPF

sucralose sweetener

Artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute; often added as an ingredient in low- or zero-calorie products; considered a food additive.
OK

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Common questions about 50% Less Fat Salad Cream

Is 50% Less Fat Salad Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — 50% Less Fat Salad Cream by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: modified maize starch and dextrose (both pre-identified UPF ingredients), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), artificial sweetener (sucralose), and an added colour (beta-carotene). These additives and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and therefore make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in 50% Less Fat Salad Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in 50% Less Fat Salad Cream as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, dextrose, flavouring, potassium sorbate, beta-carotene, sucralose sweetener. 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.