Suma

Bolognese Pasta Sauce with fresh vegetables

Barcode 5017601034391

No — Bolognese Pasta Sauce with fresh vegetables is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of minimally processed ingredients: chopped tomatoes, vegetables (carrot, celery, pepper, onion), extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, basil, salt, and chilli pepper. There are no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or emulsifiers. Therefore this is not an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chopped tomatoes* (89%)
OK

vegetables in varying proportions* (8%) (carrot*, celery*, pepper*, onion*)
OK

extra virgin olive oil* (2%)
OK

sunflower oil

A common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

basil*
OK

salt

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

chilli pepper". *from organic farming

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Common questions about Bolognese Pasta Sauce with fresh vegetables

Is Bolognese Pasta Sauce with fresh vegetables ultra-processed?

No — Bolognese Pasta Sauce with fresh vegetables by Suma is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of minimally processed ingredients: chopped tomatoes, vegetables (carrot, celery, pepper, onion), extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, basil, salt, and chilli pepper. There are no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or emulsifiers. Therefore this is not an ultra-processed food according to 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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