Tesco

Parmesan & Garlic Twists

Barcode 5059697750892

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No — Parmesan & Garlic Twists is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, cheese, salt, milk, yeast, spices, herbs, sugar, barley malt flour) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined syrups. Barley malt flour is a malted grain flour used traditionally in baking and brewing, distinct from malted barley extract or industrial flavor enhancers. Therefore, under the provided criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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butter (milk) (27%)
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parmigiano reggiano medium fat hard cheese (milk) (13%)
OK

salt

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

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
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garlic powder

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

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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malted barley flour

Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
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sugar

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

Herb from the Allium family with mild onion-like flavor, used fresh as a garnish.

Common questions about Parmesan & Garlic Twists

Is Parmesan & Garlic Twists ultra-processed?

No — Parmesan & Garlic Twists by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, cheese, salt, milk, yeast, spices, herbs, sugar, barley malt flour) and no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined syrups. Barley malt flour is a malted grain flour used traditionally in baking and brewing, distinct from malted barley extract or industrial flavor enhancers. Therefore, under the provided criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.