Waitrose

Cherry tomato basil sauce

Barcode 5000169659144

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No — Cherry tomato basil sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, oils, herbs, spices, vinegar, sugar, grape must). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-style rules, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
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cherry tomatoes (24%)
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tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
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water

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

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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sun dried tomato
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basil

Herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not a processed food.
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extra virgin olive oil

High-quality olive oil obtained from cold-pressed olives; typically used as a cooking oil or flavoring.
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stir before serving once cooled microwave sunflower 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 cat d 800w purée
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wine vinegar

A vinegar produced from wine by fermentation, typically containing acetic acid; used as a souring agent and flavoring in foods.
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salt

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

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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grape must concentrate
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oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
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garlic powder storage: keep refrigerated below 5°c

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Common questions about Cherry tomato basil sauce

Is Cherry tomato basil sauce ultra-processed?

No — Cherry tomato basil sauce by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, oils, herbs, spices, vinegar, sugar, grape must). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-style rules, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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.