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No — No added sugar bolognese sauce is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients and simple preparations (tomato, tomato purée, onion, cornflour, lemon juice, sunflower oil, salt, onion powder, herbs, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups) or other hallmark ultra-processed ingredients. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.
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No — No added sugar bolognese sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic culinary ingredients and simple preparations (tomato, tomato purée, onion, cornflour, lemon juice, sunflower oil, salt, onion powder, herbs, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups) or other hallmark ultra-processed ingredients. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.
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.
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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.