Tesco

The Grower's Harvest Tomato Passata

Barcode 5057753124885

Yes — The Grower's Harvest Tomato Passata is ultra-processed.

The product contains the ingredient "acidity regulator (citric acid)", which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient according to the given rules. Therefore the product must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF), even though the base ingredients (tomatoes) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about The Grower's Harvest Tomato Passata

Is The Grower's Harvest Tomato Passata ultra-processed?

Yes — The Grower's Harvest Tomato Passata by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the ingredient "acidity regulator (citric acid)", which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient according to the given rules. Therefore the product must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF), even though the base ingredients (tomatoes) are minimally 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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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.