Suzi Wan

Tomato Basil Sauce

Barcode 10023594

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Yes — Tomato Basil Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients like tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, sugar, sunflower oil, herbs, spices, salt, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

A common fruit used as a food ingredient; fresh or processed, high in water content and vitamin C.
OK

double concentrated tomato paste (8.3%)
OK

onion

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

salt

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

sunflower oil

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

garlic

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

acidity regulator (citric acid) parsley
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
OK

herb

A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.

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Common questions about Tomato Basil Sauce

Is Tomato Basil Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Basil Sauce by Suzi Wan is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients like tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, sugar, sunflower oil, herbs, spices, salt, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Tomato Basil Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Basil Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.