Tesco

Nutty Bites

Barcode 5059697729829

Yes — Nutty Bites is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives, specifically flavouring (an extracted additive used to modify taste), chicory fibre (an industrially processed isolated fibre), and soya protein isolate (an extracted protein fraction). According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and isolates used for flavour and texture places the product in the ultra-processed category, even though it also contains whole-food ingredients like nuts, oats, and date paste.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

date paste

A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
OK

cashew nut

A tree nut used as a snack or ingredient in foods; typically roasted, salted, or used in nut mixes or dairy alternatives.
OK

almond

A tree nut commonly eaten raw or roasted, and used in baking, snacks, and dairy-free milks; rich in healthy fats and protein.
OK

inulin chicory fibre

Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

oats

Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
OK

soy protein isolate

A highly refined protein isolate derived from soybeans, used to boost protein content in foods and supplements.
OK

cocoa beans

The dried seeds of Theobroma cacao, roasted for chocolate production or pressed for cocoa mass and butter; used as a flavoring and ingredient in sweets.
OK

pecan nut

A tree nut used as food, commonly roasted or salted, rich in healthy fats and protein.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

tapioca starch

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

calcium carbonate stabiliser

Food additive used as a stabiliser or anti-caking agent; a common mineral salt (CaCO3).
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Nutty Bites

Is Nutty Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Nutty Bites by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives, specifically flavouring (an extracted additive used to modify taste), chicory fibre (an industrially processed isolated fibre), and soya protein isolate (an extracted protein fraction). According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and isolates used for flavour and texture places the product in the ultra-processed category, even though it also contains whole-food ingredients like nuts, oats, and date paste.

Which ingredients in Nutty Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Nutty Bites as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.