Aldi, Specially Selected

Garlic Passata Rustica

Barcode 4088600551715

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No — Garlic Passata Rustica is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, garlic, salt, sugar, and an unspecified acidity regulator. Sugar is treated here as a basic single-ingredient food per the provided rules. A simple acidity regulator (likely citric acid) is allowed as a basic additive. There are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other UPF-defining additives, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes

Red, fleshy fruit commonly used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking; typically sold fresh. % of tomatoes indicates puree or include percent composition.
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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salt

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

sugar

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

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Common questions about Garlic Passata Rustica

Is Garlic Passata Rustica ultra-processed?

No — Garlic Passata Rustica by Aldi, Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, garlic, salt, sugar, and an unspecified acidity regulator. Sugar is treated here as a basic single-ingredient food per the provided rules. A simple acidity regulator (likely citric acid) is allowed as a basic additive. There are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other UPF-defining additives, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

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.