Deluxe,Lidl

Tomato & Grilled Pepper Stir In Pasta Sauce

Barcode 4056489865469

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Yes — Tomato & Grilled Pepper Stir In Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive. It also contains natural flavouring, another industrial formulation used for flavor enhancement. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA, even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

grilled red and yellow peppers (32%). water. vegetable oils (sunflower seeds, rapeseed, soy in varying proportions)
OK

tomato puree (14%)
OK

onions

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

tomato pulp. sugar
UPF

modified maize starch

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

dried tomatoes

Tomatoes dried to remove moisture, used for flavor, color, and texture.
OK

garlic puree. natural flavouring
OK

salt

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

acidity regulator (citric acid) garlic powder
OK

spices

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

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Common questions about Tomato & Grilled Pepper Stir In Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato & Grilled Pepper Stir In Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato & Grilled Pepper Stir In Pasta Sauce by Deluxe,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive. It also contains natural flavouring, another industrial formulation used for flavor enhancement. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA, even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in Tomato & Grilled Pepper Stir In Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato & Grilled Pepper Stir 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.