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Tomato & Mascarpone sauce

Barcode 00373401

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No — Tomato & Mascarpone sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of culinary ingredients (tomatoes, dairy, herbs, oil, starch, salt, lactic acid). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colourings, or industrially processed syrups. Corn starch and lactic acid are common basic ingredients/additives and do not make the product ultra-processed according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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

water

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

mascarpone cheese
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

single cream

A dairy cream with a relatively high fat content, used to enrich sauces and desserts; sold as a liquid cream.
OK

pecorino romano pdo cheese
OK

sugar

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

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
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.
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.

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Common questions about Tomato & Mascarpone sauce

Is Tomato & Mascarpone sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Mascarpone sauce by Sainsbury’s taste the difference, Taste the difference, Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of culinary ingredients (tomatoes, dairy, herbs, oil, starch, salt, lactic acid). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colourings, or industrially processed syrups. Corn starch and lactic acid are common basic ingredients/additives and do not make the product ultra-processed according to the given criteria.

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.