Marks & Spencer

Classic Tomato EVERYTHING sauce

Barcode 29129539

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No — Classic Tomato EVERYTHING sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains mostly simple, culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, oil, herbs, salt). Rice starch and citric acid are basic processing aids/acidulants and not ultra-processed additives by the given criteria. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under the provided NOVA-style rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (79%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

carrots

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

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

sugar

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

garlic

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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

basil

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

ground black pepper

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

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.

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Common questions about Classic Tomato EVERYTHING sauce

Is Classic Tomato EVERYTHING sauce ultra-processed?

No — Classic Tomato EVERYTHING sauce by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains mostly simple, culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, oil, herbs, salt). Rice starch and citric acid are basic processing aids/acidulants and not ultra-processed additives by the given criteria. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under the provided NOVA-style rules.

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.