Cucina

Chopped Tomatoes With Herbs

Barcode 4088600478401

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Yes — Chopped Tomatoes With Herbs is ultra-processed.

The product contains the additive "acidity regulator: citric acid", which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. According to the provided rules, the presence of this industrial additive (and the oregano extract) makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (tomatoes, tomato juice, sugar, dried herbs) are minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (65%)
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

sugar

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

oregano extract
OK

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.
OK

basil

A leafy herb with a sweet, peppery aroma used fresh or dried to season sauces, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Chopped Tomatoes With Herbs

Is Chopped Tomatoes With Herbs ultra-processed?

Yes — Chopped Tomatoes With Herbs by Cucina is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the additive "acidity regulator: citric acid", which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. According to the provided rules, the presence of this industrial additive (and the oregano extract) makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (tomatoes, tomato juice, sugar, dried herbs) are minimally processed foods.

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.