Creamy Tomato Sauce

Barcode 01844146

Yes — Creamy Tomato Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener). These additives classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomato purée, cream, oil, onion, and garlic.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée (15%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
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

onion

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

regulator: citric acid
OK

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
OK

egg yolk

The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.

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Common questions about Creamy Tomato Sauce

Is Creamy Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Tomato Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener). These additives classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomato purée, cream, oil, onion, and garlic.

Which ingredients in Creamy Tomato Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Creamy Tomato Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, yeast extract, xanthan gum. 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.