Lidl

Tomato & Chilli pasta sauce

Barcode 20833848

No — Tomato & Chilli pasta sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée/paste, sugar, garlic purée, olive and rapeseed oils, salt, chilli, lemon juice, herbs, and pepper). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or industrially processed syrups or extracts. Therefore this pasta sauce is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

53% tomatoes
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33% tomato purée
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6% tomato paste
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

1.7% garlic purée
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

0.3% chilli flakes
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

parsley

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

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Tomato & Chilli pasta sauce

Is Tomato & Chilli pasta sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Chilli pasta sauce by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée/paste, sugar, garlic purée, olive and rapeseed oils, salt, chilli, lemon juice, herbs, and pepper). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or industrially processed syrups or extracts. Therefore this pasta sauce is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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.

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.