Cucina,Aldi

Onion & Garlic pasta sauce

Barcode 4088600304649

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Yes — Onion & Garlic pasta sauce is ultra-processed.

This pasta sauce is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used for flavor enhancement and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like citric acid are simple additives and do not change the classification, but the presence of yeast extract and flavourings is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato

A fresh, edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking; high in water and lycopene.
OK

concentrated tomato purée (17%)
OK

onion (6%)

Onion as a vegetable ingredient, often used for flavor; the percentage indicates its share in a blend.
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

dried garlic (1%)
OK

parsley (1%)
OK

salt

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

acidity regulator (citric acid) roasted garlic purée
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

carrot juice concentrate
OK

mushroom juice concentrate
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

onion juice concentrate

Concentrated juice derived from onions, used as a flavoring or base ingredient in foods.
OK

ground black pepper

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

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.

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Common questions about Onion & Garlic pasta sauce

Is Onion & Garlic pasta sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Onion & Garlic pasta sauce by Cucina,Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This pasta sauce is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used for flavor enhancement and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like citric acid are simple additives and do not change the classification, but the presence of yeast extract and flavourings is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Onion & Garlic pasta sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Onion & Garlic pasta sauce as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Onion & Garlic pasta sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tomato, grana padano & mascarpone by Heinz, Chunky Veg Pasta Sauce by Tesco, Authentic Italian Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce by Mr Organic. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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Onion & Garlic pasta sauce

Ingredients

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Common questions about Onion & Garlic pasta sauce

Is Onion & Garlic pasta sauce ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Onion & Garlic pasta sauce are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Onion & Garlic pasta sauce?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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