Tomato Vegetable Sauce

Barcode 041000124167

Yes — Tomato Vegetable Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified starch and natural flavourings, which are industrial additives used to alter texture and flavor. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains several minimally processed vegetables and basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes 75% (tomato puree, chopped tomatoes)
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

onion

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

sunflower oil

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

citric acid

A sour-tasting additive used as an acidity regulator and preservative.
OK

and contains gluten

Common questions about Tomato Vegetable Sauce

Is Tomato Vegetable Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Vegetable Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified starch and natural flavourings, which are industrial additives used to alter texture and flavor. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains several minimally processed vegetables and basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Tomato Vegetable Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tomato Vegetable Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, natural flavourings. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.