Tesco

Chunky Veg Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5000462121287

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No — Chunky Veg Pasta Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients and simple preparations: vegetables, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, sunflower oil, salt, cornflour, herbs, garlic purée, and onion powder. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA criteria provided, this sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (57%)
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partially reconstituted tomato purée (24%)
OK

yellow pepper (4%)
OK

red pepper (3%)
OK

courgette (3%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

sugar

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

lemon juice concentrate

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

sunflower oil

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

salt

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion 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.

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Common questions about Chunky Veg Pasta Sauce

Is Chunky Veg Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Chunky Veg Pasta Sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients and simple preparations: vegetables, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, sunflower oil, salt, cornflour, herbs, garlic purée, and onion powder. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, according to NOVA criteria provided, this sauce is not 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?

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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.