Asda

Tomato & Mascarpone Sauce

Barcode 5063089015803

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No — Tomato & Mascarpone Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (water, tomatoes, mascarpone, salt, tomato purée, onions, cream, cornflour, cheese, sugar, garlic purée, basil) and contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups. According to NOVA, this would be classified as processed, not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomatoes (22%)
OK

salted mascarpone cheese (10%)
OK

salt

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

tomatoe purée (7%)
OK

onions

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

double cream
OK

cornflour

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

medium fat hard cheese
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

basil

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

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Common questions about Tomato & Mascarpone Sauce

Is Tomato & Mascarpone Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato & Mascarpone Sauce by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (water, tomatoes, mascarpone, salt, tomato purée, onions, cream, cornflour, cheese, sugar, garlic purée, basil) and contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial sugar syrups. According to NOVA, this would be classified as processed, not ultra-processed.

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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