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Yes — Classic Basil is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This basil-based sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially processed additive under the NOVA classification. It also contains natural garlic flavouring with other natural flavourings, which are extracted or formulated flavour additives. Glucose is an industrially refined sugar and further supports the UPF classification. The remaining ingredients, such as basil, nuts, cheeses, salt, potatoes, olive oil, sunflower oil, spices, lactic acid, and rosemary extract, do not independently require a UPF classification under the stated criteria.
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Yes — Classic Basil by Saclà is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This basil-based sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially processed additive under the NOVA classification. It also contains natural garlic flavouring with other natural flavourings, which are extracted or formulated flavour additives. Glucose is an industrially refined sugar and further supports the UPF classification. The remaining ingredients, such as basil, nuts, cheeses, salt, potatoes, olive oil, sunflower oil, spices, lactic acid, and rosemary extract, do not independently require a UPF classification under the stated criteria.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Classic Basil as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Traditional Genovese Pesto by Belazu, GREEN PESTO by M&S FOOD, Basil Pesto by Sainsbury's taste the difference. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.