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TESCO finest Spanish Inspired Smoky Chorizo & Butt

Barcode 5059697270222

Yes — TESCO finest Spanish Inspired Smoky Chorizo & Butt is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes dextrose and flavourings, which are industrially processed additives. It also contains other ultra-processed indicators such as sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite, yeast extract, and vegetable stock with concentrates and extracted oils. According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

butter beans (6%)
OK

chorizo (3%) [pork
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

salt

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
UPF

dextrose

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

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

malt vinegar (barley)

Vinegar made from malted barley, used for condiments and pickling; a traditional culinary ingredient.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
OK

preservative (sodium nitrite]], kale, smoked paprika, extra virgin olive oil garlic purée, vegetable stock [water, sugar, salt, onion concentrate, carrot concentrate, sunflower oil, cornflour, leek concentrate, celery concentrate, garlic concentrate, nutmeg extract], cornflour, sugar, chicken stock [water chicken, yeast extract, salt, dried potato, chicken fatl, salt, oregano, black pepper. made using british and eu pork allergy advice)

Common questions about TESCO finest Spanish Inspired Smoky Chorizo & Butt

Is TESCO finest Spanish Inspired Smoky Chorizo & Butt ultra-processed?

Yes — TESCO finest Spanish Inspired Smoky Chorizo & Butt by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes dextrose and flavourings, which are industrially processed additives. It also contains other ultra-processed indicators such as sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite, yeast extract, and vegetable stock with concentrates and extracted oils. According to NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in TESCO finest Spanish Inspired Smoky Chorizo & Butt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in TESCO finest Spanish Inspired Smoky Chorizo & Butt as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavourings, sodium ascorbate. 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?

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.