CUCINA

STIR-IN PASTA SAUCE SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Barcode 4088600304694

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Yes — STIR-IN PASTA SAUCE SUN-DRIED TOMATO is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially modified starch additive and considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, rapeseed oil, sugar, basil, salt, garlic purée, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (66%)
OK

onions (9%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

concentrated tomato purée (4%)
OK

sun-dried tomatoes (4%) (sun-dried tomatoes, salt)
OK

sugar

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

acidity regulator. citric acid; black pepper

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Common questions about STIR-IN PASTA SAUCE SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Is STIR-IN PASTA SAUCE SUN-DRIED TOMATO ultra-processed?

Yes — STIR-IN PASTA SAUCE SUN-DRIED TOMATO by CUCINA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially modified starch additive and considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, rapeseed oil, sugar, basil, salt, garlic purée, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in STIR-IN PASTA SAUCE SUN-DRIED TOMATO are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in STIR-IN PASTA SAUCE SUN-DRIED 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.