Tesco

bolognese sauce

Barcode 5053526984939

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No — bolognese sauce is not ultra-processed.

Contains tomato puree, tomato, sugar, vegetables, sunflower oil, salt, herbs, and basic thickeners like cornflour and onion powder, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial ingredients that would classify it as ultra-processed under this NOVA-based definition.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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partially reconstituted tomato puree (56%)
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tomato (34%)
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sugar

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

onion

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

sunflower oil

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

salt

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

onion powder

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

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

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

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.

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Common questions about bolognese sauce

Is bolognese sauce ultra-processed?

No — bolognese sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains tomato puree, tomato, sugar, vegetables, sunflower oil, salt, herbs, and basic thickeners like cornflour and onion powder, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or artificial ingredients that would classify it as ultra-processed under this NOVA-based definition.

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.