Tomato Chicken Pasta

Barcode 5051873006632

Yes — Tomato Chicken Pasta is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including smoked water, tamarind extract, and sweetener (sucralose), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed food criteria. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pasta

Pre-cooked pasta, often used as a base or ingredient in ready-to-eat dishes; a simple carbohydrate food.
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and 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

treacle

A viscous, dark syrup produced from refining cane sugar; traditional sweetener used in baking and desserts.
OK

onion

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

rapeseed oil

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

smoked water

Water infused with smoke flavors or compounds used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
OK

wine vinegar

A vinegar produced from wine by fermentation, typically containing acetic acid; used as a souring agent and flavoring in foods.
OK

cornflour

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

tamarind extract

Concentrated extract derived from tamarind pulp; used for sour flavor in sauces and beverages.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

grape must

Juice of grapes before fermentation; a natural fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

salt

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

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

tamarind

A tropical leguminous tree fruit with sour pulp used to impart tartness in sauces and curry pastes.
OK

cooked chicken breast

Cooked poultry meat prepared for consumption; commonly used as a protein ingredient in meals.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

clove
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.

Common questions about Tomato Chicken Pasta

Is Tomato Chicken Pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Chicken Pasta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including smoked water, tamarind extract, and sweetener (sucralose), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed food criteria. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Tomato Chicken Pasta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tomato Chicken Pasta as ultra-processed markers: smoked water, tamarind extract, sucralose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.