cucina

sauce for meatballs

Barcode 4088600304656

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No — sauce for meatballs is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists mainly of basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, tomato purée, onions, water, sugar, basil, salt, garlic purée, citric acid (a basic additive), parsley, onion powder, dried oregano, and ground black pepper. There are no industrial formulations or ultra-processed additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes

A common fruit used as a food ingredient; fresh or processed, high in water content and vitamin C.
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concentrated tomato purée (13%)
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onions (2%)
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water

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

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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basil (0.5%)
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salt

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

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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acidity regulator: citric acid parsley
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onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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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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ground black pepper. dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians. no artificial flavourings or preservatives. wm067480-2 500ge 4088600304656

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Common questions about sauce for meatballs

Is sauce for meatballs ultra-processed?

No — sauce for meatballs by cucina is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists mainly of basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, tomato purée, onions, water, sugar, basil, salt, garlic purée, citric acid (a basic additive), parsley, onion powder, dried oregano, and ground black pepper. There are no industrial formulations or ultra-processed additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.