Deluxe

tomato and mascarpone Stir in Pasta sauce

Barcode 4056489865452

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Yes — tomato and mascarpone Stir in Pasta sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as modified maize starch, modified potato starch, and natural flavouring, which are used as thickeners/texturizers and flavoring agents and fall under NOVA ultra-processed classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

filtered tomato sauce with mascarpone full-fat soft cheese ingredients mascarpone cheese [cream (milk)]

A sauce base containing tomatoes and mascarpone cheese (cream from milk) and other ingredients. The phrase suggests a blended product with cheese and tomato sauce.
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid (21%)

Citric acid used as an acidity regulator; the text suggests it is part of a product at 21%.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tomatoes (19%)

Tomatoes as a constituent of the product, included at 19%.
OK

tomato puree

A basic fruit-based ingredient made by cooking and straining ripe tomatoes to create a smooth paste often used as a sauce base.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, soybean)

A blend of vegetable oils used for cooking and as a fat component; typically a basic culinary oil.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

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Common questions about tomato and mascarpone Stir in Pasta sauce

Is tomato and mascarpone Stir in Pasta sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — tomato and mascarpone Stir in Pasta sauce by Deluxe is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as modified maize starch, modified potato starch, and natural flavouring, which are used as thickeners/texturizers and flavoring agents and fall under NOVA ultra-processed classification.

Which ingredients in tomato and mascarpone Stir in Pasta sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in tomato and mascarpone Stir in Pasta sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, modified potato starch, 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.