mattarello

arrabbiata sauce

Barcode 5060131680132

No — arrabbiata sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, tomato concentrate, sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, onions, salt, basil, garlic, cornflour, and chillies. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic flours, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups). Cornflour is a basic starch used for thickening and not considered an ultra-processed additive under the given criteria. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (not UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

italian tomatoes (70%) (tomatoes, tomato juice)
OK

italian tomato concentrate
OK

sunflower oll
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

extra virgin olive oll (2%)
OK

salt

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

basil

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

garlic

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

cornflour

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

chillies

Dried or fresh peppers from Capsicum species, used to add heat and flavor to foods.

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Common questions about arrabbiata sauce

Is arrabbiata sauce ultra-processed?

No — arrabbiata sauce by mattarello is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: tomatoes, tomato concentrate, sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, onions, salt, basil, garlic, cornflour, and chillies. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic flours, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups). Cornflour is a basic starch used for thickening and not considered an ultra-processed additive under the given criteria. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (not UPF) under NOVA.

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.