Asda

Sun dried tomato passata

Barcode 5057172515592

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No — Sun dried tomato passata is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, extra virgin olive oil, basil, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic culinary ingredients; citric acid is a simple additive allowed as non-UPF under the given rules. There are no industrially formulated additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or inverted/refined syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

430ge tomatoes (95%)
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sun-dried tomatoes (2%) live [sun-dried tomatoes
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salt

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

extra virgin olive oil (1.5%)

Unrefined olive oil pressed from olives; a basic culinary ingredient often used for cooking and dressing.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

acidity regulator (citric acid). suitable for vegetarians. better low in saturated fat. 5% low of your reference intake typical energy values per 100g: 199kj/

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Common questions about Sun dried tomato passata

Is Sun dried tomato passata ultra-processed?

No — Sun dried tomato passata by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, extra virgin olive oil, basil, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are basic culinary ingredients; citric acid is a simple additive allowed as non-UPF under the given rules. There are no industrially formulated additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or inverted/refined syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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