Heinz

Classic Tomato Sauce

Barcode 5000157156174

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No — Classic Tomato Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetables, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, concentrated lemon juice) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or artificial ingredients. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (75%)
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato paste, a processed tomato product used as a cooking ingredient.
OK

onions

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

extra virgin olive oil

High-quality olive oil obtained from cold-pressed olives; typically used as a cooking oil or flavoring.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

sea salt

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

garlic

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

oregano

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

basil

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
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

parsley

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

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Common questions about Classic Tomato Sauce

Is Classic Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Classic Tomato Sauce by Heinz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetables, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, concentrated lemon juice) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or artificial ingredients. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.