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Tuna Pasta Melt by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Tuna Pasta Melt

Barcode 00458030
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tuna Pasta Melt is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic foods and common culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat semolina, tuna in brine, milk, cream, cheese, vegetables, herbs, salt, sugar, cornflour, fortified wheat flour, and rapeseed oil). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or manufactured flavorings). Fortified flour and basic vegetable oil are considered minimally processed under the given rules, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • 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
    cooked conchiglie pasta (water, durum wheat semolina)
  • OK
    tuna (15%) (skipjack tuna (katsuwonus pelamis) (fish), water, salt)
  • OK
    whole cows' milk
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mature cheddar cheese (3%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    single cream (cow's milk)
    A dairy cream with typically around 18-25% fat, used for pouring or topping alongside coffee or desserts.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    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.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.

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Common questions about Tuna Pasta Melt

Is Tuna Pasta Melt ultra-processed?

No — Tuna Pasta Melt by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic foods and common culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat semolina, tuna in brine, milk, cream, cheese, vegetables, herbs, salt, sugar, cornflour, fortified wheat flour, and rapeseed oil). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or manufactured flavorings). Fortified flour and basic vegetable oil are considered minimally processed under the given rules, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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