Dolmio

Dolmio Bolognese Smooth Tomato Pasta Sauce 500G

Barcode 4002359670848

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dolmio Bolognese Smooth Tomato Pasta Sauce 500G is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially modified starch and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient. It also includes natural flavouring and yeast extract, which are industrial flavoring ingredients/extracts used to enhance taste. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (74%)
OK

tomato paste (21%)
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

garlic

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

herb (basil (0,1%), acidity regulator (citric acid), natural favoouring, onion powder, spices, yeast extract,)

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Common questions about Dolmio Bolognese Smooth Tomato Pasta Sauce 500G

Is Dolmio Bolognese Smooth Tomato Pasta Sauce 500G ultra-processed?

Yes — Dolmio Bolognese Smooth Tomato Pasta Sauce 500G by Dolmio is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially modified starch and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient. It also includes natural flavouring and yeast extract, which are industrial flavoring ingredients/extracts used to enhance taste. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Dolmio Bolognese Smooth Tomato Pasta Sauce 500G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dolmio Bolognese Smooth Tomato Pasta Sauce 500G 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?

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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.