Tomato Basil Sauce

Barcode 5000157160898

No — Tomato Basil Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components: tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic/garlic puree, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, sea salt, and lemon juice concentrate. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredients, so this is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (92%)
OK

tomato puree

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

roasted garlic (1%)
OK

garlic puree (0.5%)
OK

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

basil

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

sea salt

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

lemon juice concentrate

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

No — Tomato Basil Sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components: tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic/garlic puree, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, sea salt, and lemon juice concentrate. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredients, so this is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.