Tesco

No added sugar bolognese sauce

Barcode 5057373964953

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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.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (65%)
OK

tomato purée

A basic tomato purée product, typically made by cooking and crushing tomatoes into a thick paste. In this case, it may be part of a sauce with 25% purée.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

concentrated lemon juice
OK

sunflower oil

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.

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Common questions about No added sugar bolognese sauce

Is No added sugar bolognese sauce ultra-processed?

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.

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.