Aldi specialty selected

pomodoro sauce

Barcode 4061462843235

No — pomodoro sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, oils, vinegar, salt, sugar) and does not contain industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore this product is not considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (66%)
OK

plum tomatoes (8%)
OK

onion

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

tomato paste

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

water

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

cherry tomatoes (3.5%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

olive oil (2.5%)
OK

sundried tomato paste (2%) [rapeseed oil
OK

sundried tomatoes (tomatoes, salt)
OK

white wine vinegar

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

basil

A leafy herb with a sweet, peppery aroma used fresh or dried to season sauces, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

ground rosemary
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

balsamic vinegar

A dark, concentrated vinegar traditionally made from grape must, aged to develop complex flavors.
OK

sugar

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

basil

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

salt

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

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.

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Common questions about pomodoro sauce

Is pomodoro sauce ultra-processed?

No — pomodoro sauce by Aldi specialty selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, oils, vinegar, salt, sugar) and does not contain industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore this product is not considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.