Mushroom Pasta Sauce

Barcode 5059697755590

Yes — Mushroom Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring, which is an extracted additive used to enhance taste. Other ingredients are mostly whole or culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient for a UPF classification under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mushrooms (66%) (shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms)
OK

sunflower oil

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

water

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

parmesan cheese

Aged hard cheese made from cow's milk, originating from Parma, Italy; common in Italian cuisine and used grated or sliced.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

pecorino romano cheese
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

acidity regulators (lactic acid)
OK

mushroom powder

Powder derived from dried mushrooms, used as a seasoning or umami enhancer.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.

Common questions about Mushroom Pasta Sauce

Is Mushroom Pasta Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom Pasta Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring, which is an extracted additive used to enhance taste. Other ingredients are mostly whole or culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient for a UPF classification under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Mushroom Pasta Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mushroom Pasta Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.