Everyday essentials Aldi

Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce

Barcode 4088600290379

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Yes — Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

The sauce contains ultra-processed additives including modified maize starch and sweeteners (such as sodium saccharin), which are industrial formulations used as thickeners and intense sweeteners. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomatoes, water, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato pure from concentrate (42%)
OK

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomatoes used as a base or ingredient, high in water content and naturally sweet; commonly used as a cooking staple.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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 repesen/ala regulator: citric acid
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

garlic powder

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

sugar

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

herbs

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

sweetener

A generic category for substances used to sweeten foods and drinks, including artificial and natural sweeteners; commonly used as an additive in processed foods and beverages.
OK

sodium sacharin dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians
OK

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Common questions about Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce by Everyday essentials Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains ultra-processed additives including modified maize starch and sweeteners (such as sodium saccharin), which are industrial formulations used as thickeners and intense sweeteners. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomatoes, water, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices.

Which ingredients in Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, sweetener. 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?

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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.