Marks and spencer

Arrabbiata pasta sauce

Barcode 00670319

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No — Arrabbiata pasta sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole foods (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, extra virgin olive oil) plus tomato paste, sea salt, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Tomato paste and citric acid are common culinary ingredients/acidulants and not industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed additives according to the given criteria. There are no artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, industrial flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil, so this sauce is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA based on the provided rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes (86%)
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

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

onions

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

red chilli peppers (1.5%)
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Arrabbiata pasta sauce

Is Arrabbiata pasta sauce ultra-processed?

No — Arrabbiata pasta sauce by Marks and spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole foods (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, extra virgin olive oil) plus tomato paste, sea salt, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Tomato paste and citric acid are common culinary ingredients/acidulants and not industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed additives according to the given criteria. There are no artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, industrial flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil, so this sauce is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA based on the provided rules.

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.