Tomato Pasta Sauce

Barcode 4088600578170

Yes — Tomato Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains tomato extract, which is an industrially processed tomato ingredient, along with concentrated tomato paste. It also includes an acidity regulator (lactic acid) and added sugar, indicating industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato sauce with chianti red wine d.o.c.g.

A ready-to-use tomato sauce flavored with Chianti red wine; a traditional Italian sauce used as a base or finishing sauce.
OK

onion

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

extra virgin olive oil (1.5%)

Unrefined olive oil pressed from olives; a basic culinary ingredient often used for cooking and dressing.
OK

tomato (concentrated tomato paste)

Concentrated tomato paste made from tomatoes; a common single-ingredient ingredient used to deepen tomato flavor in dishes.
OK

cherry tomatoes

Small, round varieties of tomato known for their sweet flavor and vibrant red color.
OK

red wine docg (1%)

A bottle or amount of red wine carrying the DOCG designation, typically used for cooking or deglazing.
OK

spices (basil, thyme)

Herbal flavouring agents including basil and thyme used to season dishes.
OK

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.
UPF

tomato extract

Concentrated tomato product obtained by removing water, used as a flavoring component.
OK

water

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

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
OK

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
OK

herbs (oregano, ground nutmeg)

A mixture of dried aromatic herbs and spices used for seasoning; oregano provides a savory, earthy flavor and ground nutmeg adds warmth and spice notes. Not a refined processing ingredient.

Common questions about Tomato Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains tomato extract, which is an industrially processed tomato ingredient, along with concentrated tomato paste. It also includes an acidity regulator (lactic acid) and added sugar, indicating industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Tomato Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Pasta Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: tomato extract. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.