Red pepper and tomato salsa

Barcode 5060504310581

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No — Red pepper and tomato salsa is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, sugar, salt, lime juice from concentrate, water) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato (40%)
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roasted red pepper (17%)
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onion (13%)
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tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

water

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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
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lime juice from concentrate
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garlic

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

salt

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

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

chipotle chilli powder

Ground dried chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeño peppers) used as a spice.
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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cinnamon. nutrition: typical values per 100g: energy 238kj/

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Common questions about Red pepper and tomato salsa

Is Red pepper and tomato salsa ultra-processed?

No — Red pepper and tomato salsa is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, spices, sugar, salt, lime juice from concentrate, water) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as 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.