Tomato Mascarpone Sauce

Barcode 4335619127968

Yes — Tomato Mascarpone Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive citric acid used as an acidity regulator, which is an industrially extracted additive. The explicitly listed ingredient "acidity regulator: citric acid" (and repeated as "regulator: citric acid") makes this an ultra-processed food under the NOVA definition that treats isolated additives as markers of UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chopped tomatoes

Tomatoes that have been chopped, a basic vegetable ingredient used in cooking.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

water

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

mascarpone cheese
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
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.
OK

cream

A dairy product consisting of the high-fat layer skimmed from milk; commonly used as a ingredient to add richness and fat to dishes.
OK

parmesan romano d.o.p. cheese (sheep's milk)
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

sugar

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

garlic

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

salt

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

regulator: citric acid

Common questions about Tomato Mascarpone Sauce

Is Tomato Mascarpone Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Mascarpone Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive citric acid used as an acidity regulator, which is an industrially extracted additive. The explicitly listed ingredient "acidity regulator: citric acid" (and repeated as "regulator: citric acid") makes this an ultra-processed food under the NOVA definition that treats isolated additives as markers of UPF.

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.