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Sainsbury's Italian Passata

Barcode 01853315

Yes — Sainsbury's Italian Passata is ultra-processed.

The product contains the additive citric acid used as an acidity regulator, which is treated here as an ultra-processed ingredient, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed despite being mostly tomatoes.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomato fruit used as a basic vegetable ingredient; contains natural sugars, water, vitamins, and minerals; widely used in cooking and food products.
UPF

citric acid

Acidity regulator and acidulant used as a food additive to control pH and flavor; derived from natural sources and commonly produced via fermentation or fermentation-derived processes.

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Common questions about Sainsbury's Italian Passata

Is Sainsbury's Italian Passata ultra-processed?

Yes — Sainsbury's Italian Passata by Sainsbury's, Sainsburys, By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the additive citric acid used as an acidity regulator, which is treated here as an ultra-processed ingredient, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed despite being mostly tomatoes.

Which ingredients in Sainsbury's Italian Passata are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sainsbury's Italian Passata as an ultra-processed marker: citric acid. 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.