Aldi

Tomato And Aubergine Sauce

Barcode 4061462092213

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tomato And Aubergine Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients (tomato products, vegetables, ricotta, salt, sugar, olive oil, herbs, garlic, lactic acid) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato puree from concentrate (48%)
OK

tomatoes (15%)
OK

aubergines (10%)
OK

ricotta cheese (10%) (ricotta cheese (milk))
OK

salt

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

cherry tomatoes (5%)
OK

sun-dried tomatoes
OK

sugar

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

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

roasted garlic purée

Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
OK

basil

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

modified maize starch

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

acidity regulator: lactic acid; onion powder allergy advice:

Common questions about Tomato And Aubergine Sauce

Is Tomato And Aubergine Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato And Aubergine Sauce by Aldi 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 ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients (tomato products, vegetables, ricotta, salt, sugar, olive oil, herbs, garlic, lactic acid) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Tomato And Aubergine Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato And Aubergine 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.