Baresa

Pasta sauce

Barcode 4056489656371

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Yes — Pasta sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive. According to the criteria, the presence of this kind of additive is sufficient to make the whole product UPF. Other ingredients like citric acid (acidity regulator) are additives as well, but modified maize starch alone already makes it UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

71% tomatoes
OK

17% tomato paste
OK

6% onions
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

1% garlic purée
OK

salt

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

0
OK

5% parsley
OK

garlic podwer
OK

black pepper

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

acidity regulator: citric acid. sto

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Common questions about Pasta sauce

Is Pasta sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Pasta sauce by Baresa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive. According to the criteria, the presence of this kind of additive is sufficient to make the whole product UPF. Other ingredients like citric acid (acidity regulator) are additives as well, but modified maize starch alone already makes it UPF.

Which ingredients in Pasta sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pasta sauce 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.