Sauce For Bolognese Smooth Hidden Veg

93.563" DOLMIO SAUCE FOR BOLOGNESE SMOOTH HIDDEN V

Barcode 4002359019920

Yes — 93.563" DOLMIO SAUCE FOR BOLOGNESE SMOOTH HIDDEN V is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch and acidity regulator (citric acid), which are classified as ultra-processed ingredients/additives under NOVA. Presence of these industrial additives makes the overall product ultra-processed (UPF), even though most other ingredients are minimally processed (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, oil, sugar).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes used as a component of the product; 61% of the ingredient mix.
OK

double concentrated tomato paste

Tomato paste that has been concentrated to a thick paste form; common culinary ingredient.
OK

carrot

Carrot used as part of the product; 5.9% of the ingredient mix.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in cooking.
OK

red pepper

Sweet, mild pepper used as a vegetable or spice.
OK

sugar

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

leek

A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
OK

basil

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

salt

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

sunflower oil

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

citric acid

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

Common questions about 93.563" DOLMIO SAUCE FOR BOLOGNESE SMOOTH HIDDEN V

Is 93.563" DOLMIO SAUCE FOR BOLOGNESE SMOOTH HIDDEN V ultra-processed?

Yes — 93.563" DOLMIO SAUCE FOR BOLOGNESE SMOOTH HIDDEN V by Sauce For Bolognese Smooth Hidden Veg is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch and acidity regulator (citric acid), which are classified as ultra-processed ingredients/additives under NOVA. Presence of these industrial additives makes the overall product ultra-processed (UPF), even though most other ingredients are minimally processed (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, oil, sugar).

Which ingredients in 93.563" DOLMIO SAUCE FOR BOLOGNESE SMOOTH HIDDEN V are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 93.563" DOLMIO SAUCE FOR BOLOGNESE SMOOTH HIDDEN V as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.