Ballymaloe

Bolognese Sauce Smooth Hidden Veggies

Q: Is Bolognese Sauce Smooth Hidden Veggies ultra-processed?

No — Bolognese Sauce Smooth Hidden Veggies by Ballymaloe is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, tomato purée, sunflower oil, sugar, vinegar, grape must, salt, pepper, garlic). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Q: 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.

Q: How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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No — Bolognese Sauce Smooth Hidden Veggies is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, tomato purée, sunflower oil, sugar, vinegar, grape must, salt, pepper, garlic). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes (87%)
OK

onions

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many dishes.
OK

carrots (14%)
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celery (8%)
OK

tomato puree (4%)
OK

leeks (3%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sugar

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

condiment vinegar (white wine vinegar)
OK

grape must

Juice of grapes before fermentation; a natural fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

red peppers (<1%)
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

salt

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

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

garlic (<0.1%) for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Bolognese Sauce Smooth Hidden Veggies

Is Bolognese Sauce Smooth Hidden Veggies ultra-processed?

No — Bolognese Sauce Smooth Hidden Veggies by Ballymaloe is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, tomato purée, sunflower oil, sugar, vinegar, grape must, salt, pepper, garlic). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore, it is not classified as 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?