Tesco

Tomato Aubergine & Ricotta

Barcode 5059697681790

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No — Tomato Aubergine & Ricotta is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods (tomato, aubergine, olive oil, cheeses, herbs, salt, sugar, lactic acid). Lactic acid is a simple acidity regulator permitted as a basic additive. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomato (50%)
OK

aubergine (15%)
OK

tomato purée. olive oil
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

ricotta full fat soft whey cheese (milk) (5%)
OK

onion

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

pecorino romano cheese (milk)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

basil

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

chilli powder. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. serving suggestion 400g of hot
OK

cooked drained finest fusilli heat and stir one jar through approx. corti col bucco. 50

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Common questions about Tomato Aubergine & Ricotta

Is Tomato Aubergine & Ricotta ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Aubergine & Ricotta by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly whole or minimally processed foods (tomato, aubergine, olive oil, cheeses, herbs, salt, sugar, lactic acid). Lactic acid is a simple acidity regulator permitted as a basic additive. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or ultra-processed syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Tomato Aubergine & Ricotta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato Aubergine & Ricotta as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.