sainsburys taste the difference

pomodoro sauce

Barcode 01745566

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — pomodoro sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract powder, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer used in place of or in addition to traditional seasonings. All other ingredients are either whole or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract powder is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

tomato paste / tomato concentrate

A concentrated tomato product, usually made by cooking down tomatoes to a thick paste used to enrich flavor and texture in sauces and soups.
OK

sundried tomato paste
OK

water

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

tomato paste

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

rapeseed oil

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

sundried tomatoes
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

basil

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

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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.
OK

red wine

Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

cornflour

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about pomodoro sauce

Is pomodoro sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — pomodoro sauce by sainsburys taste the difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract powder, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer used in place of or in addition to traditional seasonings. All other ingredients are either whole or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract powder is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in pomodoro sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in pomodoro sauce as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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.