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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.
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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.
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.
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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.