Aldi

Stir in pasta sauce with tomato and bacon

Barcode 4088600353869

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Yes — Stir in pasta sauce with tomato and bacon is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), dextrose (refined sugar), stabilisers (triphosphates, polyphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), and flavouring/smoke flavouring. These industrial additives and processed ingredients classify the sauce as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (58%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tomato purée from concentrate (10%)
OK

smoked reformed bacon with added water (7%) (pork, water, pork fat, salt, dextrose, stabilisers: triphosphates, polyphosphates, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservative: sodium nitrite)
OK

water

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

roast onion stock (concentrated onion juice, water, yeast extract (contains barley), onion extract, onion powder, sugar)
UPF

modified maize starch

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

sugar

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

parsley

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

salt

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

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

rapeseed ol
OK

acidity regulator:ctric ad
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

flavouring colour: plain caramel smoke flavouring
OK

allergy advice: for alergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

no artificial colours
OK

nutrition this pot contains 2 servings
OK

typical values per 100g (as sold): energy 231k/

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Common questions about Stir in pasta sauce with tomato and bacon

Is Stir in pasta sauce with tomato and bacon ultra-processed?

Yes — Stir in pasta sauce with tomato and bacon by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), dextrose (refined sugar), stabilisers (triphosphates, polyphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), and flavouring/smoke flavouring. These industrial additives and processed ingredients classify the sauce as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Stir in pasta sauce with tomato and bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Stir in pasta sauce with tomato and bacon 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.