Tesco

Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5052320718221

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No — Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce is not ultra-processed.

This tomato and chilli pasta sauce contains mainly basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée, onion, sugar, herbs, sunflower oil, salt, spices). Cornflour, garlic purée, onion powder, and concentrated lemon juice are simple processed ingredients rather than industrial additives or formulations. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrially refined syrups, or flavourings, so it would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (65%)
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tomato purée

A basic tomato purée product, typically made by cooking and crushing tomatoes into a thick paste. In this case, it may be part of a sauce with 25% purée.
OK

onion

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

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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red chilli (1%). concentrated lemon juice
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cornflour

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
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sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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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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chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This tomato and chilli pasta sauce contains mainly basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, tomato purée, onion, sugar, herbs, sunflower oil, salt, spices). Cornflour, garlic purée, onion powder, and concentrated lemon juice are simple processed ingredients rather than industrial additives or formulations. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrially refined syrups, or flavourings, so it would not be 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.