Mr Organic

Italian sun ripened tomato & fresh basil pasta sauce

Barcode 5060178070286

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No — Italian sun ripened tomato & fresh basil pasta sauce is not ultra-processed.

The sauce contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, onions, basil, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

italian sun ripened tomatoes (89.3%)
OK

onions

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

fresh basil (1.8%)
OK

italian extra virgin olive oil
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

garlic

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

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Common questions about Italian sun ripened tomato & fresh basil pasta sauce

Is Italian sun ripened tomato & fresh basil pasta sauce ultra-processed?

No — Italian sun ripened tomato & fresh basil pasta sauce by Mr Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, onions, basil, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not ultra-processed 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.