Baresa

Passata With Onion & Garlic

Barcode 4056489763048

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Yes — Passata With Onion & Garlic is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive. Other ingredients like sugar, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of natural flavouring is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Passata With Onion & Garlic

Is Passata With Onion & Garlic ultra-processed?

Yes — Passata With Onion & Garlic by Baresa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive. Other ingredients like sugar, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of natural flavouring is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF according to the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Passata With Onion & Garlic are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Passata With Onion & Garlic 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?

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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.