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Yes — Passata With Basil is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive "acidity regulator: citric acid", which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Even though the base ingredients (tomatoes, basil, sea salt) are minimally processed, the presence of this industrial additive makes the overall product UPF according to the provided criteria.
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Yes — Passata With Basil by Baresa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive "acidity regulator: citric acid", which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Even though the base ingredients (tomatoes, basil, sea salt) are minimally processed, the presence of this industrial additive makes the overall product UPF according to the provided criteria.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Passata di Pomodoro by Mutti, Tomato Passata by Baresa. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
