Heinz

Spaghetti in tomato sauce

Barcode 5000157006875

Scanned 27 times by Nomi users

Yes — Spaghetti in tomato sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: modified cornflour (a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener), acid - citric acid (an acidity regulator used as an additive), and spice extract (an extracted, concentrated flavoring). These are extracted/modified ingredients and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Even though other ingredients like durum wheat semolina, tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, the presence of these UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

veme todo (mi pad) spoghetti (47%, water, durum wheat semolina, wheat flour (contains calcium iron, niacin, thiamin))
OK

tomatoes (44%)
OK

woter
OK

sugor
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

solt
UPF

citric acid

A food-grade acidity regulator and additive derived from citrus; widely used to acidify and preserve foods.
OK

herb extroct
OK

gorlic salt
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.

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Common questions about Spaghetti in tomato sauce

Is Spaghetti in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Spaghetti in tomato sauce by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: modified cornflour (a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener), acid - citric acid (an acidity regulator used as an additive), and spice extract (an extracted, concentrated flavoring). These are extracted/modified ingredients and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Even though other ingredients like durum wheat semolina, tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, the presence of these UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Spaghetti in tomato sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Spaghetti in tomato sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), citric acid, spice 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?

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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.