Tesco Finest

Parmesan & Mascarpone Sauce

Barcode 5059697680533

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No — Parmesan & Mascarpone Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (dairy, onion, cornflour, lemon juice, butter, mustard components, garlic, herbs, and spices) with no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or highly processed syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

water

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

parmigiano reggiano cheese (milk) (14%)
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mascarpone full fat soft cheese (milk) (5%)
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onion

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

cornflour

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

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

butter (milk)

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

dijon mustard [water
OK

mustard seed

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

spirit vinegar

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

salt

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

mustard husk]
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roast garlic purée
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.

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Common questions about Parmesan & Mascarpone Sauce

Is Parmesan & Mascarpone Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Parmesan & Mascarpone Sauce by Tesco Finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (dairy, onion, cornflour, lemon juice, butter, mustard components, garlic, herbs, and spices) with no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or highly processed syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under 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.

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.