Heinz

Mr Ridiculously Goods Smooth Tomato Bolognese

Barcode 5000157158598

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No — Mr Ridiculously Goods Smooth Tomato Bolognese is not ultra-processed.

This tomato bolognese sauce contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomato, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, vinegar, salt). It has no industrially refined syrups, sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other ultra-processed additives, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato (67%)
OK

tomato puree

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

extra virgin olive oil sea salt
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
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

black pepper

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

bay leaf

A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

thyme. nute values per 100g: f which

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Common questions about Mr Ridiculously Goods Smooth Tomato Bolognese

Is Mr Ridiculously Goods Smooth Tomato Bolognese ultra-processed?

No — Mr Ridiculously Goods Smooth Tomato Bolognese by Heinz is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This tomato bolognese sauce contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomato, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, vinegar, salt). It has no industrially refined syrups, sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or other ultra-processed additives, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under 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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