Morrisons

Cherry tomato & chilli pasta sauce

Barcode 5010525135458

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No — Cherry tomato & chilli pasta sauce is not ultra-processed.

The sauce contains mostly whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, olive oil, sugar, salt, spices). Citric acid is a simple acidity regulator permitted as a basic additive and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other UPF indicators.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato (60%)
OK

tomato paste (12%) cherry tomato (11%)
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

onion

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

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

sugar

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

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

salt

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

chilli powder. acidity regulator (citric acid)
OK

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 Cherry tomato & chilli pasta sauce

Is Cherry tomato & chilli pasta sauce ultra-processed?

No — Cherry tomato & chilli pasta sauce by Morrisons is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains mostly whole or minimally processed ingredients (tomatoes, vegetables, olive oil, sugar, salt, spices). Citric acid is a simple acidity regulator permitted as a basic additive and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other UPF indicators.

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.