Merchant Gourmet

Sun blush Tomato And Basil

Barcode 5056215600448

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No — Sun blush Tomato And Basil is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of minimally processed ingredients: rice, tomatoes, herbs, oils, salt, sugar, and paprika extract used as a color. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, or refined syrups, so this would not be classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked wholegrain rice (43%) (water, wholegrain rice)
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cooked white rice (34%) (water, white rice)
OK

sunblush tomatoes (13%) (slow roasted tomatoes, tomato concentrate, sunflower oil, olive oil, rapeseed oil, salt, oregano, garlic, sugar)
OK

tomato paste

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

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
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basil (1.0%)
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parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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colour; paprika extract. ser sunblush® is a registered trademark of leathams ltd. fin-

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Common questions about Sun blush Tomato And Basil

Is Sun blush Tomato And Basil ultra-processed?

No — Sun blush Tomato And Basil by Merchant Gourmet is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of minimally processed ingredients: rice, tomatoes, herbs, oils, salt, sugar, and paprika extract used as a color. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, or refined syrups, so this would not be classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based rules.

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.