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Malaysian inspired coconut noodle laksa by Tesco
Tesco

Malaysian inspired coconut noodle laksa

Barcode 5059697386060
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Malaysian inspired coconut noodle laksa is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are all basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (water, vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut milk, rice noodles, oil, sugar, salt, cornflour). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers are listed, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    coconut milk (6%) [coconut
  • OK
    water
    Water is a basic culinary ingredient used as a solvent and diluent in foods.
  • OK
    cooked rice noodles (4%) [rice flour
  • OK
    23: babycorn
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • 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
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    lemongrass (2%)
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    red chili
    Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    lime leaves
    Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    turmeric powder
    A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander powder. allergy advice the allergens in this product have changed. may contain milk and egg. suitable for vegetarians. caution this product can contain small fibres which come from the lemongrass
  • OK
    lime leaves and ginger purée

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Common questions about Malaysian inspired coconut noodle laksa

Is Malaysian inspired coconut noodle laksa ultra-processed?

No — Malaysian inspired coconut noodle laksa by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are all basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (water, vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut milk, rice noodles, oil, sugar, salt, cornflour). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers are listed, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.

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