Morrisons

Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5010251217626

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No — Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (tomato, vegetables, sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil, herbs, salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial flavourings, so it is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato

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

water

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

red pepper

A common vegetable used to add mild, sweet heat and color to dishes.
OK

onion

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

red chilli purée (2%) sugar
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cornflour

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

rapeseed oil

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.

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Common questions about Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce by Morrisons is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (tomato, vegetables, sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil, herbs, salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial flavourings, so it is not 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.