Sainsbury's

Minestrone

Barcode 01016369

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No — Minestrone is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and whole foods (vegetables, beans, pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water, herbs, spices, sugar, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, maltodextrin, refined syrups, etc.), so according to NOVA this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

tomato (20%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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pinto beans (4.5%)
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potato (4%)
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courgette (3%)
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red pepper (2.5%)
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pasta (2.5%) (durum wheat semolina, water)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

cornflour

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

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

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
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smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
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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.

Common questions about Minestrone

Is Minestrone ultra-processed?

No — Minestrone by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients and whole foods (vegetables, beans, pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water, herbs, spices, sugar, rapeseed oil, cornflour, salt). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, maltodextrin, refined syrups, etc.), so according to NOVA this is not an ultra-processed food.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Minestrone

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Common questions about Minestrone

Is Minestrone ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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

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