Tomato Beef Sauce

Barcode 4056489416531

Yes — Tomato Beef Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/processed ingredients: natural flavouring (industrial flavouring agent) and citric acid (additive used as acidity regulator/preservative).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

43% chopped tomatoes
OK

15% minced beef
OK

15% concentrated tomato purée
OK

salt

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

onions

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

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

additives: citric acid
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Tomato Beef Sauce

Is Tomato Beef Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Beef Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/processed ingredients: natural flavouring (industrial flavouring agent) and citric acid (additive used as acidity regulator/preservative).

Which ingredients in Tomato Beef Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Beef Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.