Asda

smooth bolognese pasta sauce

Barcode 5054070650646

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — smooth bolognese pasta sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and falls under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like citric acid and lemon juice from concentrate are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes (60%)
OK

tomato purée concentrate (20%)
OK

water

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

lemon juice from concentrate

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

modified maize starch

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

salt

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

herbs

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

citric acid

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

onion powder

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

ground black pepper. *contains naturally occurring sugars. ficial colours
OK

flavours or hydrogenated fat

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Common questions about smooth bolognese pasta sauce

Is smooth bolognese pasta sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — smooth bolognese pasta sauce by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and falls under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients like citric acid and lemon juice from concentrate are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in smooth bolognese pasta sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in smooth bolognese 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.