Tomato Sauce

Barcode 5050179325898

No — Tomato Sauce is not ultra-processed.

This is a tomato-based sauce made primarily from tomatoes, water, tomato juice, olive oil, sugar, herbs, salt, garlic purée, rapeseed oil, extra virgin olive oil, and spices. None of these ingredients are industrial formulations or UPF-defining additives under the stated NOVA criteria. The oils are basic culinary oils, and sugar is a basic single-ingredient food. Therefore, it is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (63%)
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water

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

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
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olive oil

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

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

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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rapeseed oil

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

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
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oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
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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.

Common questions about Tomato Sauce

Is Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a tomato-based sauce made primarily from tomatoes, water, tomato juice, olive oil, sugar, herbs, salt, garlic purée, rapeseed oil, extra virgin olive oil, and spices. None of these ingredients are industrial formulations or UPF-defining additives under the stated NOVA criteria. The oils are basic culinary oils, and sugar is a basic single-ingredient food. Therefore, it is not ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.