Tomato Pasta Sauce

Barcode 222780002443

Yes — Tomato Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

Tomato Pasta Sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium benzoate, a chemically synthesized preservative used to extend shelf life, which is an industrial additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasta (wheat semolina)

Dry pasta made from durum wheat semolina; a basic staple ingredient in many cuisines.
OK

tomato (30%)

Tomato content likely as a fruit or tomato puree/puree component, used as a vegetable/ingredient in products.
OK

onion

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

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

garlic

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

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

preservatives (sodium benzoate)

Sodium benzoate used as a preservative to prevent microbial growth; an additive.

Common questions about Tomato Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Tomato Pasta Sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium benzoate, a chemically synthesized preservative used to extend shelf life, which is an industrial additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Tomato Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Pasta Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: preservatives (sodium benzoate). 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.