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Bolognese Sauce by Dolmio
Dolmio

Bolognese Sauce

Barcode 4002359019999
Scanned  33  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Bolognese Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch and natural flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture, stability, and flavour. According to NOVA, such additives and industrially formulated ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    tomatoes (83%)
  • OK
    double concentrated tomato paste (7,0%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    spice
    Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
  • OK
    natural suggestion flavouring
  • OK
    herb
    A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.
  • OK
    serving

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Common questions about Bolognese Sauce

Is Bolognese Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Bolognese Sauce by Dolmio is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch and natural flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture, stability, and flavour. According to NOVA, such additives and industrially formulated ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Bolognese Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bolognese Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Bolognese Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Bolognese Pasta Sauce by Tesco, Bolognese Pasta Sauce by Mutti, bolognese sauce by Filippo Berio. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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