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Vegan Tomato, Basil & Oregano Pasta Sauce by Zest
Zest

Vegan Tomato, Basil & Oregano Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5010338223588
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Not Ultra-Processed

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

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, oils, salt, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, garlic purée). There are no industrially extracted sugars like glucose syrup, no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based rules, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomatoes (62%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    concentrated tomato paste (7%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    basil
    Herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not a processed food.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    apple juice concentrate
    Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
  • 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
    oregano (1%)
  • OK
    sesame oil
    A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Vegan Tomato, Basil & Oregano Pasta Sauce

Is Vegan Tomato, Basil & Oregano Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Vegan Tomato, Basil & Oregano Pasta Sauce by Zest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, oils, salt, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, garlic purée). There are no industrially extracted sugars like glucose syrup, no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based rules, this is not an ultra-processed food.

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.

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