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Chicken pad thai by Tesco
Tesco

Chicken pad thai

Barcode 5059697701900
Scanned  8  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken pad thai is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed foods (no industrial additives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups). Palm sugar is a traditional sweetener, and the vegetable oils used (rapeseed, sesame) are basic oils, not classed as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked rice noodles [water
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil]
  • OK
    cooked chicken (13%) [chicken thigh
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Cornflour (cornstarch) is a fine starch derived from corn, used as a thickening agent in cooking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    savoy cabbage
    A variety of cabbage with crinkled dark green leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavour.
  • OK
    coconut extract
    A flavoring derived from coconuts, used to impart coconut flavor or aroma. Depending on processing, may be a simple extract.
  • OK
    palm sugar
  • OK
    bean sprouts
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    peanuts
    A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    spring onion
    A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
  • OK
    anchovy extract (fish)
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    soybeans
    Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
  • OK
    sesame oil
    A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • 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
    rice
    A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    tamarind concentrate
    A concentrated paste derived from tamarind fruit, used as a souring agent and flavor enhancer in sauces, curries, and chutneys.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • 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
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil. made using british chicken. allergy advice

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Common questions about Chicken pad thai

Is Chicken pad thai ultra-processed?

No — Chicken pad thai by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed foods (no industrial additives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups). Palm sugar is a traditional sweetener, and the vegetable oils used (rapeseed, sesame) are basic oils, not classed as ultra-processed under the given rules.

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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