Tomato Sauce

Barcode 4335619109827

Yes — Tomato Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified maize starch and citric acid, which are industrial additives used as thickeners/stabilizers and acidity regulators.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

71% tomatoes
OK

17% tomato purée
OK

6% onion
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

1% garlic purée
OK

salt

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

parsley

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

1% garlic powder
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

additive regulator
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.

Common questions about Tomato Sauce

Is Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified maize starch and citric acid, which are industrial additives used as thickeners/stabilizers and acidity regulators.

Which ingredients in Tomato Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Sauce 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?

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.