Loyd Grossman

Tomato & Basil Sauce

Barcode 5000354168550

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No — Tomato & Basil Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs, oils, salt, sugar, lemon juice, pepper) and no industrial additives, emulsifiers, or isolated industrial sweeteners. According to the NOVA guidance, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato

A ripe red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
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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

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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basil

A fragrant herb with tender leaves used to flavor dishes, sauces, and garnishes.
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sugar

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

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
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sea salt

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
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ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Tomato & Basil Sauce

Is Tomato & Basil Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Basil Sauce by Loyd Grossman is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs, oils, salt, sugar, lemon juice, pepper) and no industrial additives, emulsifiers, or isolated industrial sweeteners. According to the NOVA guidance, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.