ASDA

Free From Red Pesto

Barcode 5054781951599

Yes — Free From Red Pesto is ultra-processed.

The product contains the additive acidity regulator (lactic acid), which is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the given NOVA-based rules. Presence of any such industrial additive makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sunflower oil

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes (15%) [water
OK

sun-dried tomatoes
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

water

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

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

basil (4%)
OK

salt

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

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

pine nuts

Edible seeds from pine trees, commonly used in cooking and baking. Rich in healthy fats and pine nut flavor.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.

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Common questions about Free From Red Pesto

Is Free From Red Pesto ultra-processed?

Yes — Free From Red Pesto by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the additive acidity regulator (lactic acid), which is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the given NOVA-based rules. Presence of any such industrial additive makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Free From Red Pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Free From Red Pesto as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.