Tomato Pesto

Barcode 10159231

No — Tomato Pesto is not ultra-processed.

This is a tomato-based pesto made primarily from tomato, sunflower oil, basil, dried tomatoes, cheeses, cashews, garlic, and chili. It is not ultra-processed under the specified NOVA guidance: sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil, citric acid is a basic food additive, and lysozyme is a traditional cheese preservative rather than an industrial formulation or flavoring additive. The product contains no artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or other specified UPF ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato semi-concentrate (54%)
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 (9%)
OK

dried tomatoes (4%)
OK

hard cheese (milk, salt, preservatives: lysozyme from cheese)
OK

cashew nuts (3%)
OK

pecorino cheese (sheep milk, salt, rennet)
OK

garlic

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

chili pepper

Common questions about Tomato Pesto

Is Tomato Pesto ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Pesto is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a tomato-based pesto made primarily from tomato, sunflower oil, basil, dried tomatoes, cheeses, cashews, garlic, and chili. It is not ultra-processed under the specified NOVA guidance: sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil, citric acid is a basic food additive, and lysozyme is a traditional cheese preservative rather than an industrial formulation or flavoring additive. The product contains no artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or other specified UPF ingredients.

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.