Morrisons

Pomodoro & Chianti Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5010251768579

No — Pomodoro & Chianti Pasta Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetable oils, wine, herbs, spices, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, onion). It does not contain industrial additives such as emulsifiers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavors, or other ultra-processed agents specified by NOVA. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (60%)
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water

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

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

sunflower seeds

Edible seeds of the sunflower plant, often used toasted or raw in dishes.
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olive
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sundried tomatoes (2%)
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red wine (2%)
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pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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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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sa tomato concentrate
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balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar, grape must)
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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white wine necar herbs
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lemon juice concentrate

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

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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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 Pomodoro & Chianti Pasta Sauce

Is Pomodoro & Chianti Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Pomodoro & Chianti Pasta Sauce by Morrisons is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetable oils, wine, herbs, spices, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, onion). It does not contain industrial additives such as emulsifiers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavors, or other ultra-processed agents specified by NOVA. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.