Cirio, Conserve Italia

pizza sauce

Barcode 8001440129445

No — pizza sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly basic foods (tomatoes, onion, herbs, sugar, salt) and citric acid as a simple acidity regulator. There are no industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, or other additives flagged as ultra-processed in the NOVA guidance, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes 93% (crushed tomatoes, tomato concentrate)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

basil

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about pizza sauce

Is pizza sauce ultra-processed?

No — pizza sauce by Cirio, Conserve Italia is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly basic foods (tomatoes, onion, herbs, sugar, salt) and citric acid as a simple acidity regulator. There are no industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, or other additives flagged as ultra-processed in the NOVA guidance, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.