Aldi

Smooth tomato

Barcode 4088600304632

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Smooth tomato is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener. According to the NOVA classification, such additives make the food ultra-processed. Other ingredients like citric acid are permitted basic additives, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to categorize this as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes; high percentage usage in the product.
OK

concentrated tomato purée

Tomato paste, concentrated form of tomato used as a flavor base.
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.
OK

rapeseed oil

Oil pressed from rapeseeds; common cooking oil.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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 clove

A ground spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum); used to impart warm, aromatic flavor.
OK

basil

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

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.

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Common questions about Smooth tomato

Is Smooth tomato ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth tomato by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener. According to the NOVA classification, such additives make the food ultra-processed. Other ingredients like citric acid are permitted basic additives, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to categorize this as UPF.

Which ingredients in Smooth tomato are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smooth tomato as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.