Tesco

Onion And Garlic Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5000462162655

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No — Onion And Garlic Pasta Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Contains mainly whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée, onions, garlic, herbs, rapeseed oil, cornflour, lemon juice from concentrate, calcium chloride as firming agent). No industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed syrups/extracts are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes (62%)
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partially reconstituted tomato purée (25%)
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onion

A basic aromatic bulb vegetable used as a flavor base in cooking.
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée 1.5%
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

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

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

salt

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

roasted garlic purée

Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
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onion powder

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

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
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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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firming agent (calcium chloride). suitable for vegans

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Common questions about Onion And Garlic Pasta Sauce

Is Onion And Garlic Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Onion And Garlic Pasta Sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mainly whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée, onions, garlic, herbs, rapeseed oil, cornflour, lemon juice from concentrate, calcium chloride as firming agent). No industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed syrups/extracts are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processing.

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.