Sainsbury's taste the difference

Sun-dried tomato & grilled aubergine sauce

Barcode 00373432

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No — Sun-dried tomato & grilled aubergine sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomatoes, aubergine, olive oil, vegetables, herbs, salt, sugar). The only additive is lactic acid as an acidity regulator, which is a basic food acid and not an industrial ultra-processing marker per the given rules. No industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or highly processed oils are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA under the provided criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (40%)
OK

tomato concentrate (20%)
OK

grilled aubergine (14%)
OK

water

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

sundried tomato (7%)
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.
OK

roasted garlic

Garlic cloves that have been roasted to develop a sweeter, milder flavor.
OK

onion

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

sugar

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

salt

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

lactic acid

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

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Common questions about Sun-dried tomato & grilled aubergine sauce

Is Sun-dried tomato & grilled aubergine sauce ultra-processed?

No — Sun-dried tomato & grilled aubergine sauce by Sainsbury's taste the difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomatoes, aubergine, olive oil, vegetables, herbs, salt, sugar). The only additive is lactic acid as an acidity regulator, which is a basic food acid and not an industrial ultra-processing marker per the given rules. No industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavourings, or highly processed oils are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA under the provided 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.