Tesco

Tomato & Basil

Barcode 5050179965964

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — Tomato & Basil is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods (tomato, vegetables, herbs, basic oil, salt, simple Worcester sauce components). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato 50%
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tomato purée

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

onion

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

tomato juice

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

carrot

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

basil

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

rapeseed oil

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

worcester sauce (water, sugar, spirit vinegar, molasses, onion, salt, tamarind concentrate, clove powder, ginger purée, garlic purée)
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 Tomato & Basil

Is Tomato & Basil ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Basil by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods (tomato, vegetables, herbs, basic oil, salt, simple Worcester sauce components). No industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under 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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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.