Tesco

Tomato and Mascarpone Sweet and Creamy Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5050179325812

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No — Tomato and Mascarpone Sweet and Creamy Pasta Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Not ultra-processed. The ingredients are recognizable culinary foods and basic cooking ingredients, including tomatoes, dairy products, vegetables, rapeseed oil, cornflour, potato starch, herbs, spices, salt, and lemon juice. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined or hydrogenated oils, or other NOVA-UPF additives are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

mascarpone full fat soft cheese
OK

single cream

A dairy cream with a relatively high fat content, used to enrich sauces and desserts; sold as a liquid cream.
OK

carrot

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

onion

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

medium fat hard cheese
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

cornflour

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

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Tomato and Mascarpone Sweet and Creamy Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato and Mascarpone Sweet and Creamy Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato and Mascarpone Sweet and Creamy Pasta Sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Not ultra-processed. The ingredients are recognizable culinary foods and basic cooking ingredients, including tomatoes, dairy products, vegetables, rapeseed oil, cornflour, potato starch, herbs, spices, salt, and lemon juice. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined or hydrogenated oils, or other NOVA-UPF additives are present.

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.