Tomato Spaghetti Meal

Barcode 4087344072562

Yes — Tomato Spaghetti Meal is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, colour: paprika extract, and spice extracts, which are industrial additives used as thickeners, colorants, and flavor enhancers according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

spaghetti (47%)
OK

(water, durum wheat semolina)
OK

tomato (29%)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

salt

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

onion powder

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.

Common questions about Tomato Spaghetti Meal

Is Tomato Spaghetti Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Spaghetti Meal 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, colour: paprika extract, and spice extracts, which are industrial additives used as thickeners, colorants, and flavor enhancers according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tomato Spaghetti Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tomato Spaghetti Meal as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, paprika extract, spice extracts. 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.