Tesco

Tomato and herb pizza sauce

Barcode 5054268028486

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No — Tomato and herb pizza sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mostly basic culinary ingredients (tomato, oil, vegetables, herbs, sugar, salt). The only additive present is citric acid as an acidity regulator, which is a common basic additive and not enough on its own to classify the product as ultra-processed according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato (85%)
OK

tomato purée (6%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

onion

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

sugar

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

cornflour

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

citric acid

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

herbs (oregano, basil)
OK

black peppr

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Common questions about Tomato and herb pizza sauce

Is Tomato and herb pizza sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato and herb pizza sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mostly basic culinary ingredients (tomato, oil, vegetables, herbs, sugar, salt). The only additive present is citric acid as an acidity regulator, which is a common basic additive and not enough on its own to classify the product as ultra-processed according to the given criteria.

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.