Tesco

Breadstick selection sesame

Barcode 5059697270857

Yes — Breadstick selection sesame is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil, dextrose, and emulsifiers (acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These are industrial formulations used for texture and shelf life, placing the product in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sesame seeds (27%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sugar

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

dextrose

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

emulsifiers (acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids, mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). onion and chive breadstick. ingredients wheat flour
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

chive

Herb from the Allium family with mild onion-like flavor, used fresh as a garnish.
OK

emulsifier (acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
OK

flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). salted breadstick. ingredients wheat flour
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about Breadstick selection sesame

Is Breadstick selection sesame ultra-processed?

Yes — Breadstick selection sesame by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm oil, dextrose, and emulsifiers (acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). These are industrial formulations used for texture and shelf life, placing the product in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

Which ingredients in Breadstick selection sesame are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Breadstick selection sesame as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, 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.