Tesco

Red Pepper & 3 Bean Chilli

Barcode 5059697732263

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Red Pepper & 3 Bean Chilli is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed. Other ingredients like vegetables, beans, tomato purée, rapeseed oil, spices, and sugar are not UPF by themselves, but the inclusion of modified maize starch makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

vegetables (34%)
OK

mixed beans (red kidney beans, pinto beans, black turtle beans)
OK

tomato purée (23%)
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

spices

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

salt

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

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

sugar

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

garlic powder

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

vegetables (red pepper, onion, carrot)

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Common questions about Red Pepper & 3 Bean Chilli

Is Red Pepper & 3 Bean Chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Red Pepper & 3 Bean Chilli by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed. Other ingredients like vegetables, beans, tomato purée, rapeseed oil, spices, and sugar are not UPF by themselves, but the inclusion of modified maize starch makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Red Pepper & 3 Bean Chilli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Red Pepper & 3 Bean Chilli as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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?

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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.