Tesco

Spaghetti Rings in tomato sauce

Barcode 5054269551273

Scanned 27 times by Nomi users

Yes — Spaghetti Rings in tomato sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as modified maize starch and garlic extract, which are considered UPF under the NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients like sugar and citric acid are acceptable, but the presence of these processed extracts/starches is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pasta (46%) [water
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarse, durum wheat-derived semolina flour used for pasta and certain baked goods.
OK

tomato purée (29%)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

onion powder

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

citric acid

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

potato flour

Finely ground starch from potatoes, used as a gluten-free flour alternative.
OK

colours (paprika extract, paprika)
OK

spice extracts [capsicum
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

clove
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

nutmeg pepper]
OK

herb extracts [basil
OK

bay leaf

A dried leaf from the Bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis) used as a herb to flavor dishes.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

thyme]
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.
OK

marjoram

A single herb used as a seasoning.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.

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Common questions about Spaghetti Rings in tomato sauce

Is Spaghetti Rings in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Spaghetti Rings in tomato sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as modified maize starch and garlic extract, which are considered UPF under the NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients like sugar and citric acid are acceptable, but the presence of these processed extracts/starches is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Spaghetti Rings in tomato sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Spaghetti Rings in tomato sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, garlic extract, onion extract. 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.