Asda

Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5052449668629

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

The sauce contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive, so it is classified as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (71%)
OK

tomato purée concentrate (13%)
OK

onions

Bulb vegetable from the genus Allium, used as a base flavor and vegetable component in dishes.
OK

water

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

garlic purée (2%)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

herbs

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

salt

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

sugar

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

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce

Is Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive, so it is classified as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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?

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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.