Waitrose

Tomato sauce for pasta

Barcode 5000169634363

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No — Tomato sauce for pasta is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, water, onion, extra virgin olive oil, tomato purée, garlic purée, sugar, salt, basil, and chillies. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, or industrial flavorings). Sugar and salt are allowed basic single-ingredient foods under the given rules, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA in this context.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato

A fresh, edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking; high in water and lycopene.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

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 (extra virgin) used for cooking and dressing; contains 3% of the product's content as stated but the ingredient itself is olive oil.
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tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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basil

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

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
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dried red chillies

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Common questions about Tomato sauce for pasta

Is Tomato sauce for pasta ultra-processed?

No — Tomato sauce for pasta by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, water, onion, extra virgin olive oil, tomato purée, garlic purée, sugar, salt, basil, and chillies. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, or industrial flavorings). Sugar and salt are allowed basic single-ingredient foods under the given rules, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA in this context.

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.