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Yes — Tomato passata is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. Although the product is mostly tomatoes, it contains an additive listed as an acidity regulator: citric acid. Acidity regulators such as citric acid are treated here as ultra-processed additives. Because at least one ingredient (acidity regulator: citric acid) is classified as UPF, the overall product must be classified as ultra-processed according to the given rules.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other cupboard staples Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
crunchy peanut butter
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Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter
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Not UPF
Organic Baked Beans
Tesco
Not UPF
Italian Tomato Purée Double Concentrate
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Not UPF
Baked Beans in tomato sauce
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Not UPF
Beanz In a Rich Tomato Sauce, Organic
Heinz
Not UPF
Baked beans in tomato sauce
Waitrose
Not UPF
Red Kidney Beans in water
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Not UPF
Peanut butter
Myprotein, My Protein
Not UPF
Organic Apple cider vinegar with the mother
Batts, Lidl, Lidl Batts
Not UPF
Yes — Tomato passata by Cucina is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. Although the product is mostly tomatoes, it contains an additive listed as an acidity regulator: citric acid. Acidity regulators such as citric acid are treated here as ultra-processed additives. Because at least one ingredient (acidity regulator: citric acid) is classified as UPF, the overall product must be classified as ultra-processed according to the given rules.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Passata di Pomodoro by Mutti, Tomato Passata by Baresa. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
