Tesco

TESCO CHICKEN & SWEETCORN 100% CHICKEN BREAST Vsof

Barcode 5059697770463

No — TESCO CHICKEN & SWEETCORN 100% CHICKEN BREAST Vsof is not ultra-processed.

Contains chicken breast, water, sweetcorn, rapeseed oil, cornflour, egg yolk, salt, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, and lemon juice from concentrate. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrially processed syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (35%)
OK

water

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

sweetcorn (23%). rapeseed oil. cornflour
OK

pasteurised egg yolk. salt
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

black pepper

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

lemon juice from concentrate. made using thai chicken
OK

allergy advice

Common questions about TESCO CHICKEN & SWEETCORN 100% CHICKEN BREAST Vsof

Is TESCO CHICKEN & SWEETCORN 100% CHICKEN BREAST Vsof ultra-processed?

No — TESCO CHICKEN & SWEETCORN 100% CHICKEN BREAST Vsof by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains chicken breast, water, sweetcorn, rapeseed oil, cornflour, egg yolk, salt, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, and lemon juice from concentrate. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrially processed syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.