Marks & Spencer

Calabrian chilli & wild fennel ragu stir-in pasta sauce

Barcode 29129553

No — Calabrian chilli & wild fennel ragu stir-in pasta sauce is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or common additives like citric acid and rice starch, with no industrially formulated additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings. Therefore, this sauce is not considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes 67%
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

carrots

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

barolo wine docg 3%
OK

celery

A crunchy green stalk vegetable used as a herb or vegetable ingredient in dishes for flavor and texture.
OK

red chilli peppers
OK

rice starch

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

sea salt

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

sugar

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

onions

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

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color 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

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.
OK

crushed fennel seeds
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Calabrian chilli & wild fennel ragu stir-in pasta sauce

Is Calabrian chilli & wild fennel ragu stir-in pasta sauce ultra-processed?

No — Calabrian chilli & wild fennel ragu stir-in pasta sauce by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or common additives like citric acid and rice starch, with no industrially formulated additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings. Therefore, this sauce is not considered ultra-processed 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.