By sainsbury's

Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Barcode 01699142

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task. Other ingredients like sugar, rapeseed oil, vegetables, herbs, and citric acid do not on their own make it UPF, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient for this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (57%)
OK

water

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

tomato purée (1196)
OK

yellow peppers (4%)
OK

red peppers (3%)
OK

courgette (3%)
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

onions

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

salt

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

acidity regulator citric acid; onion powder
OK

rapeseed oil

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

basil

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

parsley

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

oregano

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

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Common questions about Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Is Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework for this task. Other ingredients like sugar, rapeseed oil, vegetables, herbs, and citric acid do not on their own make it UPF, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient for this classification.

Which ingredients in Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chunky Vegetable 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.