Tomato Cream Sauce

Barcode 5000157160959

No — Tomato Cream Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are tomatoes, tomato puree, dairy cream, vegetables, cheese, salt, spices, and lemon juice concentrate. These are all minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers) or industrially refined syrups or isolates listed. Therefore this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (83%)
OK

tomato puree

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

cream (4%) (milk)
OK

carrot

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

italian hard cheese (2.6%) (milk)
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

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

nutmeg

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

Is Tomato Cream Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Cream Sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are tomatoes, tomato puree, dairy cream, vegetables, cheese, salt, spices, and lemon juice concentrate. These are all minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, with no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers) or industrially refined syrups or isolates listed. Therefore this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food 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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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.