Heinz

Tomato, grana padano & mascarpone

Barcode 5000157147882

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No — Tomato, grana padano & mascarpone is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or minimally processed (tomato, tomato puree, mascarpone, grana padano cheese, onion, extra virgin olive oil, apple juice concentrate, sea salt, lemon juice concentrate, garlic, black pepper, thyme, nutmeg). There are no industrial additives, flavourings, refined syrups, or ultra-processed isolates, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato

A common edible fruit used as a vegetable in cooking; typically red, juicy, and versatile in dishes.
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tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

mascarpone

A soft, creamy Italian cheese made from milk/cream, used in desserts and savory dishes; rich and mild.
OK

grana padano

A hard Italian cheese made from cow's milk, aged for flavor; commonly used grated over dishes.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated apple juice obtained by removing water; used as a sweetener or flavoring ingredient.
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sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
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garlic

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

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

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
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nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.

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Common questions about Tomato, grana padano & mascarpone

Is Tomato, grana padano & mascarpone ultra-processed?

No — Tomato, grana padano & mascarpone by Heinz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or minimally processed (tomato, tomato puree, mascarpone, grana padano cheese, onion, extra virgin olive oil, apple juice concentrate, sea salt, lemon juice concentrate, garlic, black pepper, thyme, nutmeg). There are no industrial additives, flavourings, refined syrups, or ultra-processed isolates, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.