Tesco

TESCO SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ MADE WITH GARLIC

Barcode 5059697717482

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Yes — TESCO SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ MADE WITH GARLIC is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and is considered a UPF ingredient. It also contains preservative (sodium nitrite), an additive used to extend shelf-life, and antioxidant (ascorbic acid) as an additive. The presence of these industrial additives and refined sugar means the product is an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken liver (38%)
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

water

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

pork rind

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

shallot (6%)
OK

tapioca starch

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

salt

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

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
UPF

dextrose

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

sugar

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

roasted garlic purée

Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
OK

shallot powder

A dried, ground form of shallot onion used as a spice or seasoning. It is a single-ingredient vegetable-derived powder.
OK

spices

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

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

marjoram

A single herb used as a seasoning.
OK

preservative (sodium nitrite). made using british chicken. storage keep refrigerated

Common questions about TESCO SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ MADE WITH GARLIC

Is TESCO SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ MADE WITH GARLIC ultra-processed?

Yes — TESCO SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ MADE WITH GARLIC by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and is considered a UPF ingredient. It also contains preservative (sodium nitrite), an additive used to extend shelf-life, and antioxidant (ascorbic acid) as an additive. The presence of these industrial additives and refined sugar means the product is an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in TESCO SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ MADE WITH GARLIC are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in TESCO SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ MADE WITH GARLIC as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.