Sainsbury's

Inspired To Cook Sundried Tomato Paste

Barcode 00632324

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No — Inspired To Cook Sundried Tomato Paste is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are sundried tomatoes, common vegetable oils, tomato purée, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and white vinegar. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives (no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or manufactured extracts). Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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partially rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes

Tomatoes that have been dried and then rehydrated; used as a savory, flavor-concentrating ingredient.
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vegetable oil

A blend of edible vegetable oils (e.g., sunflower, soybean, corn, rapeseed, or olive oil) used as a cooking oil.
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tomato purée

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

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

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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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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white vinegar

Fermented acetic acid solution used as a condiment and preservative.

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Common questions about Inspired To Cook Sundried Tomato Paste

Is Inspired To Cook Sundried Tomato Paste ultra-processed?

No — Inspired To Cook Sundried Tomato Paste by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are sundried tomatoes, common vegetable oils, tomato purée, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and white vinegar. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives (no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or manufactured extracts). Therefore this product 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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