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Tomato & mozzarella pasta by By sainsbury's
By sainsbury's

Tomato & mozzarella pasta

Barcode 00280785
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tomato & mozzarella pasta is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat, tomatoes, cheeses, vegetables, herbs, sugar, salt, cornflour, and rapeseed oil). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavorings, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil). Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked penne pasta (durum wheat semolina, water)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato passata
    Pureed tomato sauce used as a base or ingredient in cooking.
  • 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
    mozzarella cheese (4.5%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    mature cheddar cheese (3%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    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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Common questions about Tomato & mozzarella pasta

Is Tomato & mozzarella pasta ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & mozzarella pasta by By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat, tomatoes, cheeses, vegetables, herbs, sugar, salt, cornflour, and rapeseed oil). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavorings, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil). Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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.

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