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Nutty Bites

Barcode 5059697729829
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

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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.

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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