Filippo Berio

bolognese sauce

Barcode 8002210133877

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

No — bolognese sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomato, vegetables, herbs, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato 89% (tomato pulp, tomato puree)
OK

filippo berio extra virgin olive oil 3%
OK

onion 2%
OK

carrots 2%
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

suga parsley 0.5%
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

bay leaf

A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
OK

black pepper. made with filippo berio extra virgin olive oil(3%)

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Common questions about bolognese sauce

Is bolognese sauce ultra-processed?

No — bolognese sauce by Filippo Berio is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (tomato, vegetables, herbs, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to 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.