Lidl

Sundried Tomato pasta sauce

Barcode 4056489306849

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Yes — Sundried Tomato pasta sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient/additive and classified as a UPF component under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is considered ultra-processed. Other ingredients like citric acid and sugar do not change this classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

tomato sauce with onions and sun-dried tomatoes

A prepared sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes. Used as a base or topping in dishes.
OK

onions

Common bulb vegetable used as a base ingredient in many dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

sun-dried tomatoes

Dried tomatoes used to add sweetness and intensity of tomato flavor.
OK

salt

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

concentrated tomato purée

A concentrated tomato product made by reducing tomato puree to a thicker, more intense form beyond standard puree.
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

basil

A fresh herb (basil) used for flavoring, either fresh or dried.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
UPF

acidity regulator: citric acid; black pepper

A combined ingredient consisting of citric acid used as an acidity regulator and whole or ground black pepper for flavoring.

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Common questions about Sundried Tomato pasta sauce

Is Sundried Tomato pasta sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sundried Tomato pasta sauce by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient/additive and classified as a UPF component under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is considered ultra-processed. Other ingredients like citric acid and sugar do not change this classification.

Which ingredients in Sundried Tomato pasta sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sundried Tomato pasta sauce as ultra-processed markers: tomato sauce with onions and sun-dried tomatoes, modified maize starch, acidity regulator: citric acid; black pepper. 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.