Marks & Spencer

Tomato & mascarpone pasta sauce

Barcode 00460163

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No — Tomato & mascarpone pasta sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers. Cornflour, garlic purée, and tomato purée are simple processed ingredients, not ultra-processed additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (41%)
OK

water

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

mascarpone cheese (milk) (13%)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

medium fat hard cheese (milk)

A hard cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content, often aged and used in cooking or as a table cheese.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

balsamic vinegar

A dark, concentrated vinegar traditionally made from grape must, aged to develop complex flavors.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Tomato & mascarpone pasta sauce

Is Tomato & mascarpone pasta sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & mascarpone pasta sauce by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers. Cornflour, garlic purée, and tomato purée are simple processed ingredients, not ultra-processed additives.

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.