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TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U by Tesco
Tesco

TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U

Barcode 5063250539367
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes fructose-glucose syrup, which is an industrially refined sugar syrup and classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Therefore the overall product is UPF even though many other ingredients are minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    cooked white sushi rice [water
  • OK
    white rice
  • 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
    rice vinegar
    A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    peseed oil
  • UPF
    fructose-glucose syrup
    A mixed sweetener syrup produced from starch-derived sugars containing both fructose and glucose; commonly used as a sweetener in beverages and foods.
  • OK
    cane molasses]
  • OK
    cucumber
    A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
  • OK
    prawn (crustacean) (5%)
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
  • OK
    salmon (fish) (3%)
  • OK
    sauce bottle [water
  • OK
    soybeans
    Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
  • OK
    rice vinegar]
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    white sesame seeds
    Tiny edible seeds rich in oil and flavor, used in cooking and as a topping or ingredient.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    nori seaweed
  • OK
    tuna ish
  • OK
    black sesame seeds
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • OK
    red chili purée
    A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
  • OK
    spring onion
    A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
  • OK
    chive
    Herb from the Allium family with mild onion-like flavor, used fresh as a garnish.
  • OK
    arlic purée
  • OK
    concentrated lime juice
    A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
  • OK
    onion purée
    A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
  • OK
    colours (paprika extract, curcumin). allergy advice

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Common questions about TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U

Is TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U ultra-processed?

Yes — TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes fructose-glucose syrup, which is an industrially refined sugar syrup and classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Therefore the overall product is UPF even though many other ingredients are minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in TESCO SMOKED SALMON, TUNA & PRAWN Meal Deal Main U as an ultra-processed marker: fructose-glucose syrup. 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.

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