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Yes — Pesto sun dried tomato is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additive ingredients used for industrial preservation and stabilization, including lysozyme (used as a preservative) and sulphur dioxide (an antioxidant/preservative). These extracted, isolated additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA, even though most other ingredients are minimally processed foods.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Light in colour olive oil
Asda
Not UPF
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
M&S, Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Balsamic vibegar
Not UPF
Kashmiri Chilli Gunpowder Paste
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Organic Black Tahini
Biona
Not UPF
Schwartz Ground Allspice 37G Jar
Schwartz, Mccormick
Not UPF
Spice Seasoning
Kamis
Not UPF
White Miso
Yutaka
Not UPF
Zaatar Mix
Adonis Spices
Not UPF
Yes — Pesto sun dried tomato by Aldi Cucina is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additive ingredients used for industrial preservation and stabilization, including lysozyme (used as a preservative) and sulphur dioxide (an antioxidant/preservative). These extracted, isolated additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA, even though most other ingredients are minimally processed foods.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sun dried dried tomato pesto by Filippo Berio, Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Rosso by Deluxe,Lidl, Sun dried tomato pesto by Belazu. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
