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Yes — Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains rice starch (a refined starch used as a stabiliser), which is an industrial additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary components.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
2 Korma Paste Pots
Patak's
Not UPF
Tomato and Basil Sauce
Loyd Grossman
Not UPF
Madagascan Vanilla Custard
M&S
Not UPF
Basilico Pasta Sauce
Filipp Beria
Not UPF
Green Curry Paste
MAE PLOY
Not UPF
Southern Chettinad Curry
Spice Taylor
Not UPF
Arrabbiata pasta sauce
Marks and spencer
Not UPF
Thai massaman curry
The Spice Tailor
Not UPF
Vegan Tomato, Basil & Oregano Pasta Sauce
Zest
Not UPF
Classic Pizza Sauce
Heinz
Not UPF
Yes — Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains rice starch (a refined starch used as a stabiliser), which is an industrial additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary components.
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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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.