By sainsbury's

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

Barcode 01808377

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Yes — Roasted Red Pepper Pesto is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes paprika extract, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. The product also contains other extracted/synthesized additives such as vegetable fibre, acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid), colour (beetroot red), preservative (egg lysozyme in cheese), and antioxidant (ascorbic acid), which contribute to its UPF status under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

red peppers (47%)
OK

vegetable oil

A blend of basic edible oils used for cooking and formulation.
OK

roasted and grilled red pepper (8%)
OK

basil (6%)
OK

medium fat hard cheese (4%) (medium fat hard cheese (cows' milk), preservative: egg lysozyme)
OK

vegetable fibre

Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
OK

almonds (1.8%)
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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

acidity regulators: lactic acid and citric acid; colour: beetroot red; garlic powder
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.

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Common questions about Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

Is Roasted Red Pepper Pesto ultra-processed?

Yes — Roasted Red Pepper Pesto by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes paprika extract, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. The product also contains other extracted/synthesized additives such as vegetable fibre, acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid), colour (beetroot red), preservative (egg lysozyme in cheese), and antioxidant (ascorbic acid), which contribute to its UPF status under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Roasted Red Pepper Pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Roasted Red Pepper Pesto as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. 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.