Tomato Basil Sauce

Barcode 4335619195851

Yes — Tomato Basil Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified maize starch, which is a processed thickener and an extracted industrial ingredient. All products containing modified maize starch are considered UPF by the given criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

25% tomato pulp
OK

23% double-concentrated tomato purée
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

sugar

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

salt

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

0.4% basil
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

parsley

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

black pepper

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

Common questions about Tomato Basil Sauce

Is Tomato Basil Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Basil Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes modified maize starch, which is a processed thickener and an extracted industrial ingredient. All products containing modified maize starch are considered UPF by the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Tomato Basil Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Basil 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.