Tesco

Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5000462162617

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No — Bolognese Pasta Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods (tomato, tomato purée, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, cornflour, onion, salt, herbs, onion powder, rapeseed oil, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrially refined syrups that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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ingredients tomato (67%)
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partially reconstituted tomato purée (24%)
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lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
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sugar

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

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

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

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

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.

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Common questions about Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Is Bolognese Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Bolognese Pasta Sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods (tomato, tomato purée, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, cornflour, onion, salt, herbs, onion powder, rapeseed oil, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrially refined syrups that would classify it as ultra-processed 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.