Beef Pasta Sauce

Barcode 4061462682513

Yes — Beef Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

The sauce contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), potassium sorbate (a preservative), modified starch (a chemically treated starch used as a stabiliser), and guar gum (a gelling/thickening agent). These industrial formulations and additives classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

Beef is meat from cattle, here indicating a product containing 29% beef. It is a basic food ingredient used for protein.
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

water

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

red wine (contains sulphites) (66%)
OK

tomatoes

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

extra mature cheddar cheese (16%)
OK

grana padano cheese (3%)
OK

protease: lysozyme (e1105)
OK

smoked pancetta
OK

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

stabiliser: modified starch
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

onion powder

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

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

sugar

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

grape must

Juice of grapes before fermentation; a natural fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

thickener: guar gum

Common questions about Beef Pasta Sauce

Is Beef Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), potassium sorbate (a preservative), modified starch (a chemically treated starch used as a stabiliser), and guar gum (a gelling/thickening agent). These industrial formulations and additives classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Beef Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Beef Pasta Sauce as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavouring, potassium sorbate. 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.