Morrisons

Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5010251217633

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

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients: tomato, water, onion, tomato paste, rapeseed oil, basil, garlic purée, sugar, cornflour, salt, and black pepper. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or flavorings. According to the given NOVA-based rules, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (64%)
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water

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

onion

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and 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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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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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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sugar

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

cornflour

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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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 Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce by Morrisons 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: tomato, water, onion, tomato paste, rapeseed oil, basil, garlic purée, sugar, cornflour, salt, and black pepper. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or flavorings. According to the given NOVA-based rules, this product 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.