Sainsbury

Onion & garlic pasta sauce

Barcode 01327267

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Yes — Onion & garlic pasta sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid are basic additives and do not on their own make a product UPF, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (72%)
OK

tomato purée (13%)
OK

onions

Bulb vegetable from the genus Allium, used as a base flavor and vegetable component in dishes.
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée (2%)
OK

water

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

salt

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

parsley

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

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid; basil
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
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 Onion & garlic pasta sauce

Is Onion & garlic pasta sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Onion & garlic pasta sauce by Sainsbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer and considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid are basic additives and do not on their own make a product UPF, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Onion & garlic pasta sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Onion & garlic pasta sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.