Tesco

Feta & Semi-Dried Tomato Pasta - No Mayo

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No — Feta & Semi-Dried Tomato Pasta - No Mayo is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients and traditional foods only. There are no industrial additives (e.g., emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers) or industrially refined syrups/sugars. Rapeseed and sunflower oil are allowed as basic oils, and the rest are whole or minimally processed foods, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked pasta (water, durum _wheat_ semolina)
OK

soft cheese (_milk_) (10%)
OK

onion

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

tomato paste

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

marinated semi dried tomato (4%) (tomato, sunflower oil, salt, garlic, oregano)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

roasted red peppers
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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

spinach

Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
OK

sundried tomatoes
OK

parsley

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

cornflour

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

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

garlic

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

rosemary

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

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Common questions about Feta & Semi-Dried Tomato Pasta - No Mayo

Is Feta & Semi-Dried Tomato Pasta - No Mayo ultra-processed?

No — Feta & Semi-Dried Tomato Pasta - No Mayo by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients and traditional foods only. There are no industrial additives (e.g., emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers) or industrially refined syrups/sugars. Rapeseed and sunflower oil are allowed as basic oils, and the rest are whole or minimally processed foods, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.

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