No — Tomato puree is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product contains tomato purée and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic food additive permitted by the guidelines and does not, by itself, make the food ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups/extracts are present.
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No — Tomato puree by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains tomato purée and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic food additive permitted by the guidelines and does not, by itself, make the food ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules. No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups/extracts are present.
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.
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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.