Tesco

Tesco Spreadable Brussels Pâté, British Pork

Barcode 5059697700781

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Yes — Tesco Spreadable Brussels Pâté, British Pork is ultra-processed.

This is a ready-to-eat processed pâté and contains industrial additives, including antioxidants (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) and preservatives (sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate). These additives and the ready-to-eat meat formulation place the product in the ultra-processed category under the stated NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pork liver (33%). water
OK

pork fat (15%)
OK

pork rind

Rendered or roasted pig skin; traditional single-ingredient food, often eaten as a snack.
OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

antioxidants (ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate)
OK

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). made using british pork. storage keep refrigerated

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Common questions about Tesco Spreadable Brussels Pâté, British Pork

Is Tesco Spreadable Brussels Pâté, British Pork ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Spreadable Brussels Pâté, British Pork by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a ready-to-eat processed pâté and contains industrial additives, including antioxidants (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) and preservatives (sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate). These additives and the ready-to-eat meat formulation place the product in the ultra-processed category under the stated NOVA criteria.

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.